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Northern Illinois Farm
Truck Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$46,870 / year median in Illinois
-20% projected decline
Job Description
This position requires the applicant to work outdoors, frequently in hot and humid weather, to do general daily labor. Work is performed by hand, but may also include operating certain types of machinery. Drive semi to local elevators/terminals, home every night. Some agriculture experience is not necessary but preferred.