Also called: Concert Freight Driver
Drives tractor-trailers hauling a tour's gear between cities overnight.
A tour truck driver waits for the crew to load gear after the show, then drives through the night to the next city so the trucks are ready at dawn. Tight schedules and long miles are normal.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. A Commercial Driver's License (Class A) from a CDL training program plus a DOT medical card, then a couple of years of truck driving.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Commercial Driving (trade school).
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Driverless trucks may start covering some highway routes by 2036, but venue docks and tight schedules keep humans in seats.
Classes: Driver's education, Auto shop, Geography, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-3032.
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