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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Latest2026
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand2026
Heavy truck driverTahatลซ Career Ideas T00980
GroupAll
Median85,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%69,000 NZD - 102,000 NZD
Decile range54,000 NZD - 116,000 NZD
Bottom decile54,000 NZD
Top decile116,000 NZD

Sources

  • Tahatลซ Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatลซ Career Ideas

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