Sector: Logging
Log Truck Driver
A log truck driver career could be for you if…
Your skills include operation & control, monitoring and critical thinking.
Your interests can be described as realistic and conventional.
Your values include support, independence and working conditions.
Career Overview
Logging truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport logs and other wood products over urban, interurban, provincial and United States routes. They can work directly for forest products companies, or they may be self-employed. They can work directly for forest products companies, or they may be self-employed.
Other job titles include: CDL driver (commercial driver's license driver), driver, line haul driver, log truck driver, over the road driver (OTR driver), production truck driver, road driver, semi truck driver, tractor trailer driver, truck driver.
Education and Training
These occupations usually require a high school diploma. A special licesnse (CDL) is required.
Salary
National Average Annual Salary
$35,300.00 - $75,220.00
National Average Hourly Salary
$16.97 - $36.16