Light Truck Drivers
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Light Truck Drivers to increase by 6.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,068,500 to 1,136,400 jobs. Its estimate of 107,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($44,860), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
1,068,500
Projected employment (2034)
1,136,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
107,200
Pay & Preparation
$44,860
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5) • Operation and Control (3.12/5) • Speaking (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Time Management (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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