A truck driver is a person whose business is transporting goods by truck.
Truck Drivers Salary In South Africa
The average truck driver salary in South Africa is R 213 600 per year or R 110 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 156 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 758 019 per year.
Do truck drivers make good money in South Africa?
Data sourced from salary website Indeed shows that the base salary for a truck driver is closer to R10,324 per month in South Africa – or roughly R124,000 a year. Comparative salary data from Payscale shows that the average pay is slightly lower at R98,225 a year, or R8,185 a month.
What skills do truck drivers need?
Safe driving. Safe driving is the top priority for truck drivers and the companies they work for.
Focus. As a truck driver, you need to stay focused for extended periods of time.
Responsibility.
Organizational.
Mechanical knowledge.
Cleanliness.
Practice driving.
Learn from others.
How long do truckers drive a day?
Truckers are required to drive a maximum of 11 hours per day, according to the Hours of Service regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. All things equal, a trucker will drive about 55 to 60 miles per hour.
At the end of the 11-hour driving shift, this amounts to 605 to 650 miles per day.