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for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services (53-3033) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational Description Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require use of automatic routing or location software. May load and unload truck. Exclude "Couriers and Messengers" (43-5021).
Employment Projections for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment		 2018
Employment
Change		 %
Change		 Projected
Annual
Growth
Openings		 Projected
Annual
Replacement
Openings		 Projected
Total
Annual
Openings
6,569 7,107 538 8.2% 54 122 176

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
10th
Percentile
Wage		 25th
Percentile
Wage		 50th
Percentile
Wage		 75th
Percentile
Wage		 90th
Percentile
Wage		 Avg
Hourly
Wage		 Avg
Annual
Wage
$10.31 $11.94 $14.34 $18.91 $25.38 $15.96 $33,215
Data Sources and Limitations
State of Oregon License Information for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services
License
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Truck Equipment Operator License


Current Job Openings for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are 32 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Delivery Driver 5/23/13 Portland $13.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Warehouse/Delivery Driver 5/22/13 Mcminnville DOE
Local Box Truck Driver Needed 5/21/13 Beaverton $12.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Class B Driver 5/21/13 Portland $15.11/hr
Driver / Service Tech 5/16/13 Portland $12.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Van Driver 5/16/13 Portland DOE
Driver / Mover For Residential Moving Company 5/16/13 Gladstone $12.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Route Driver / Relief 5/14/13 Portland $11.00/hr
Service & Delivery Tech I (Or) 5/12/13 Hillsboro
Courier / Driver / Cdl A 5/12/13 Portland
Courier Cdl-B 5/12/13 Portland
Landscaper/Driver 5/10/13 Lake Oswego $11.50/hr DOE
Delivery Specialist - Forest Grove 5/10/13 Forest Grove DOE
Delivery Specialist - Hillsboro 5/10/13 Hillsboro DOE
Tow Truck Driver 5/9/13 Portland $9.00/hr DOE
Light Duty Tow Truck Driver 5/8/13 Portland
Hiker - Part-Time 5/5/13 Portland
Light Duty Tow Operator 5/3/13 Salem DOE
Retail Sales & Delivery Driver 5/1/13 Sheridan $9.00/hr DOE
Driver / Mover - Household Goods Moving Company 4/30/13 Portland $10.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Route Driver 4/25/13 Troutdale $14.00/hr DOE
Delivery Driver 4/23/13 Portland DOE
Driver 4/19/13 Portland
Driver - Portland, Or - Pck622-7974 4/18/13 Portland DOE
Cdl B Box Truck Recycling Driver/Customer Service 4/17/13 Ne Portland $14.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
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Major Industries of Employment for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Construction 23 Private 220
Specialty Trade Contractors 238 Private 151
Building Equipment Contractors 2382 Private 80
Building Finishing Contractors 2383 Private 50
Manufacturing 31 Private 670
Food Manufacturing 311 Private 175
Dairy Product Manufacturing 3115 Private 87
Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing 312 Private 91
Beverage Manufacturing 3121 Private 91
Printing and Related Support Activities 323 Private 57
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 332 Private 101
Furniture and Related Product Mfg 337 Private 71
Miscellaneous Manufacturing 339 Private 59
Medical Equipment and Supplies Mfg 3391 Private 56
Wholesale Trade 42 Private 1,390
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 423 Private 802
Motor Vehicle/Part Merchant Wholesalers 4231 Private 261
Lumber and Supply Merchant Wholesalers 4233 Private 58
Commercial Goods Merchant Wholesalers 4234 Private 106
Electric Goods Merchant Wholesalers 4236 Private 91
Hardware & Plumbing Merchant Wholesalers 4237 Private 93
Machinery & Supply Merchant Wholesalers 4238 Private 127
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 424 Private 567
Grocery Product Merchant Wholesalers 4244 Private 331
Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers 4248 Private 80
Misc Nondurable Goods Merchant Whsle 4249 Private 89
Retail Trade 44 Private 1,347
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 441 Private 348
Automobile Dealers 4411 Private 97
Auto Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores 4413 Private 246
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores 442 Private 170
Furniture Stores 4421 Private 160
Electronics and Appliance Stores 443 Private 73
Building Material & Garden Supply Stores 444 Private 294
Building Material and Supplies Dealers 4441 Private 200
Lawn & Garden Equipment/Supplies Stores 4442 Private 94
Food and Beverage Stores 445 Private 55
Health and Personal Care Stores 446 Private 75
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 453 Private 271
Florists 4531 Private 101
Office Supply, Stationery & Gift Stores 4532 Private 65
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers 4539 Private 89
Transportation and Warehousing 48 Private 2,125
Truck Transportation 484 Private 394
General Freight Trucking 4841 Private 342
Specialized Freight Trucking 4842 Private 52
Support Activities for Transportation 488 Private 98
Freight Transportation Arrangement 4885 Private 56
Couriers and Messengers 492 Private 1,488
Couriers 4921 Private 1,383
Local Messengers and Local Delivery 4922 Private 105
Warehousing and Storage 493 Private 134
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 53 Private 155
Rental and Leasing Services 532 Private 149
Consumer Goods Rental 5322 Private 74
Administrative and Waste Services 56 Private 180
Administrative and Support Services 561 Private 153
Employment Services 5613 Private 96
Business Support Services 5614 Private 51
Health Care and Social Assistance 62 Private 66
Social Assistance 624 Private 59
Accommodation and Food Services 72 Private 76
Food Services and Drinking Places 722 Private 75
Special Food Services 7223 Private 64
Other Services, Ex. Public Admin 81 Private 133
Repair and Maintenance 811 Private 100
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 8111 Private 68


Educational Requirements for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services Workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent to enter this occupation. In addition, moderate-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.
Skills for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services
  • 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
  • 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 Delivery Vehicles
  • Operate Material Moving And Loading Equipment
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read Maps
  • Receive Payments And Make Change
  • Secure Load Or Cargo With Bracing, Padding, Straps Or Tarps
  • Use Automated Routing Or Locating Software
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Global Positioning Systems (Gps)


Schools and Training Providers for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Western Pacific Truck School Of Oregon
1839 First Ave. #2c
Longview, WA 98632

Programs of Training:
 Testyou
116 Y Street
Vancouver, WA 98661

Programs of Training:
 Western Pacific Truck School of Oregon, LLC
18990-A SW Shaw Street
Aloha, OR 97007-1246
Phone: (888) 565-0203
Programs of Training:
Western Pacific Truck School of Oregon
13691 NE Whitaker Way
Portland, OR 97230-1118
Phone: (503) 788-0203
Programs of Training:
 Swift Driving Academy
6310 N. Basin
Portland, OR 97217
Phone: (888) 220-6450
Programs of Training:
 Elite Truck School
560 SE 4th
Hillsboro, OR 97123-4484
Phone: (503) 615-8465
Programs of Training:


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

Program Award State Completers Year
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation Variable Length Postsecondary Training Oregon 275 2008


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 515 477 2,139 1,003 1,273 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 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
Driver/Sales Workers 61%
Taxi Drivers And Chauffeurs 58%
Truck Drivers, Heavy And Tractor-Trailer 55%
Bus Drivers, Transit And Intercity 52%
Bus Drivers, School 48%
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 35%
Postal Service Mail Carriers 34%
Ambulance Drivers And Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 31%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.