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Occupational Description

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. May be required to unload truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license.

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Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer

Employment Outlook for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be much larger than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number of job openings projected for this occupation.

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Current Job Openings for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

There are 44 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Truck Driver	2/8/10	Hermiston
Truck Driver (2 Openings)	2/8/10	Portland	$16.50/hr
Class A Cdl Driver	2/8/10	Hubbard	DOE, Neg.
Collection Truck Driver	2/5/10	Astoria	$15.00/hr
Truck Driver	2/5/10	Hermiston	$750.00/wk
Truck Driver	2/5/10	Bend	DOE
Long Haul Truck Driver	2/4/10	Bend
Linehaul Driver-Single	2/4/10	Eugene
Truck Driver	2/3/10	John Day
Cdl-A Truck Driver	2/3/10	Surrounding Area Of Hermiston	$11.00/hr to $14.00/hr DOE
Over The Road Truck Drivers	2/2/10	Rainier	to DOE
Semi End Dump Truck Driver	2/1/10	Sherwood	$18.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Flatbed Truck Driver	2/1/10	Southern Or, Southern Ca	DOE
Local Regional Flatbed Truck Driver	2/1/10	Springfield	DOE
Over The Road Flatbed Driver	2/1/10	Springfield	DOE
Flat Bed Truck Driver	1/29/10	Eugene
Flat Bed Driver	1/27/10	Roseburg	to DOE
Experienced Log Truck Driver	1/27/10	Baker & Grant County	DOE
Driver ( 60694)	1/26/10	Troutdale
Cdl-A Truck Driver	1/25/10	Hermiston	DOE, Neg.
Long Haul Truck Driver	1/22/10	Colton	DOE
Truck Driver	1/22/10	Salem	N/A to N/A DOE
Truck Driver And Farm Equipment Operator	1/21/10	Riley	DOE
Truck Driver Long Haul	1/21/10	Woodburn
Truck Driver	1/21/10	Vale	DOE

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State of Oregon License Information for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

License	License Authority Web Site
Commercial Driver Training School Instructor	www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/
Driver License, Commercial (Cdl)	www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/
Driver License, Commercial (Cdl) Instruction Permit	www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Lpg) Fitter'S License	www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/index.shtml
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Lpg) Truck Equipment Operator Licen	www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/index.shtml

Wages for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$13.24	$15.12	$17.94	$21.55	$24.92	$18.49	$38,463
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	12.41	14.52	17.01	19.05	21.15	16.82	34,994
Multnomah / Washington	14.03	16.56	19.27	23.05	25.78	19.69	40,957
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	13.33	14.75	17.28	20.04	24.05	17.76	36,950
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	13.63	15.63	18.06	20.63	25.50	18.76	39,025
Lane	11.99	14.32	16.90	19.26	22.64	16.91	35,175
Douglas	12.80	13.88	15.64	19.87	25.13	17.24	35,865
Coos / Curry	12.76	13.57	14.91	17.42	21.32	15.80	32,870
Jackson / Josephine	12.92	14.11	16.03	19.22	23.54	17.08	35,533
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	12.99	14.25	16.57	20.04	31.13	18.56	38,605
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	13.84	15.87	18.40	21.99	25.87	19.49	40,533
Klamath / Lake	12.93	13.63	14.73	15.86	17.92	14.90	30,990
Morrow / Umatilla	12.71	14.13	16.41	18.22	19.33	16.21	33,736
Baker / Union / Wallowa	13.63	16.16	17.65	19.14	24.47	18.11	37,667
Clackamas	13.49	15.78	20.54	23.38	25.06	19.61	40,781

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Regional Employment Projections for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	25,480	27,887	2,407	9.4%	241	436	677
Multnomah / Washington	6,773	7,642	869	12.8%	87	118	205
Clackamas	3,293	3,645	352	10.7%	35	57	92
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	2,518	2,764	246	9.8%	25	43	68
Lane	2,083	2,249	166	8.0%	17	35	52
Jackson / Josephine	1,920	2,161	241	12.6%	24	33	57
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	1,809	1,926	117	6.5%	12	31	42
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	1,179	1,439	260	22.1%	26	21	47
Douglas	1,021	1,090	69	6.8%	7	17	24
Morrow / Umatilla	972	1,049	77	7.9%	8	17	24
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	762	840	78	10.2%	8	13	21
Coos / Curry	655	682	27	4.1%	3	11	14
Klamath / Lake	477	506	29	6.1%	3	8	11
Grant / Harney / Malheur	363	382	19	5.2%	2	6	8
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	318	333	15	4.7%	2	5	7
Baker / Union / Wallowa	315	335	20	6.3%	2	5	7

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	25,480
Total, All Industries	Private	25,308
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Private	1,862
Crop Production	Private	706
Vegetable and Melon Farming	Private	194
Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production	Private	237
Forestry and Logging	Private	683
Logging	Private	677
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry	Private	353
Support Activities for Forestry	Private	251
Mining	Private	331
Mining (except Oil and Gas)	Private	331
Construction	Private	1,875
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	Private	903
Utility System Construction	Private	284
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	Private	588
Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	940
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	841
Manufacturing	Private	2,143
Food Manufacturing	Private	448
Wood Product Manufacturing	Private	304
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	Private	862
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing	Private	825
Wholesale Trade	Private	2,863
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	1,194
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers	Private	390
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	195
Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	Private	251
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	1,554
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers	Private	846
Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers	Private	283
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	Private	252
Retail Trade	Private	1,009
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	Private	555
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	Private	469
Nonstore Retailers	Private	221
Direct Selling Establishments	Private	204
Transportation and Warehousing	Private	14,138
Truck Transportation	Private	12,225
General Freight Trucking	Private	8,612
Specialized Freight Trucking	Private	3,613
Support Activities for Transportation	Private	745
Support Activities for Road Transportation	Private	547
Couriers and Messengers	Private	418
Couriers	Private	374
Warehousing and Storage	Private	727
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	616
Administrative and Support Services	Private	354
Employment Services	Private	253
Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	262

Educational Requirements for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

Adjust To Variables On Transportation Routes
Apply Geographic Knowledge
Apply Loading And Unloading Procedures
Apply Local And Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation
Change Vehicle Tire
Complete Safety Reports
Deliver Products And Services
Drive A Flat Bed Truck
Drive A Refrigerated Truck
Drive And Operate Belly Dump Truck
Drive Dump Truck
Drive Logging Truck
Drive Lowboy Trailer
Drive Tankers
Explain Traffic And Transportation Situations Concisely
Follow Established Traffic And Transportation Procedures
Follow Safety Procedures
Follow Written And Verbal Geographic Directions
Interpret And Apply Transportation Regulations
Maneuver Heavy Objects
Meet Deadlines
Operate A Motor Vehicle With A Capacity Of Under 26,000 Gvw
Operate A Truck With A Capacity Of Over 26,000 Lbs. Gvw
Operate Double Or Triple Trailers
Operate Material Moving And Loading Equipment
Operate Tractor-Trailer Vehicles
Operate Two-Way Radio
Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
Provide Customer Service
Pull Pup Or Transfer Trailers
Read Maps
Secure Load Or Cargo With Bracing, Padding, Straps Or Tarps
Transport Hazardous Materials In Commercial Vehicles
Use Automated Routing Or Locating Software
Use Basic Mathematics
Use Global Positioning Systems (Gps)
Use Weighing And Measuring Devices
Work As A Team Member

Schools and Training Providers for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Elite Truck School 560 SE 4th Hillsboro, OR 97123-4994 Phone: (503) 615-8465 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation	Western Pacific Truck School of Oregon, LLC 18990-A SW Shaw Street Aloha, OR 97007-1246 Phone: (503) 855-4555 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation	IITR Truck Driving School 33817 W. Martin Road Creswell, OR 97426-9756 Phone: (800) 976-7612 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
Heavy Equipment Operators School, Inc. 1510 Hwy 99N Eugene, OR 97402-1647 Phone: (541) 349-5076 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation	IITR Truck Driving School 6720 Crater Lake Avenue Central Point, OR 97502-9415 Phone: (541) 830-4487 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation	Western Pacific Truck School 13691 NE Whitaker Way Portland, OR 97230-1118 Phone: (503) 788-0203 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
IITR Truck Driving School 1104 Lake Road PO Box 429 Redmond, OR 97756-0099 Phone: (541) 504-1465 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation	IITR Truck Driving School 1130 NE Old Salem Rd Albany, OR 97321-4505 Phone: (541) 967-8001 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation	IITR Truck Driving School 13605 SE Hwy. 212 Clackamas, OR 97015-8922 Phone: (503) 657-8225 x105 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
State Line Trucking School 456 E. Gladys Street Hermiston, OR 97838-6260 Phone: (541) 567-7889 Programs of Training: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer

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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services	57%
Taxi Drivers And Chauffeurs	42%
Bus Drivers, School	38%
Bus Drivers, Transit And Intercity	38%
Driver/Sales Workers	37%
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	29%
Ambulance Drivers And Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	25%
Refuse And Recyclable Material Collectors	23%
Postal Service Mail Carriers	21%

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