Career Profile
Light Truck Drivers
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers drive a light vehicle primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver.
General Information
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Light Truck Drivers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 421 openings per year are projected for Light Truck Drivers.
Employment Change
Employment for Light Truck Drivers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.28/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.30, while experienced workers are paid $24.13. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 2,490 Light Truck Drivers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 2,907.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Light Truck Drivers are Couriers and Express Delivery Services, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Light Truck Drivers include English Language, Transportation, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Light Truck Drivers is HS diploma or less. 1% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.