Salary of a Yellow Freight Driver
Yellow Freight Transportation is the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide, providing transportation services throughout the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam and Hawaii. Yellow Freight Transportation employs truck drivers to distribute and transport goods all over North America. In addition to a yearly salary, its truck drivers also commonly receive company benefits.
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Average Salary
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The average salary for YRC Worldwide line haul drivers is $79,333, according to Glassdoor.com, with the salary ranging between $70,000 and $88,000 a year. The average hourly rate for YRC Worldwide drivers is $20.13 and ranges from $18 to $24. Career Bliss reports an average salary range of $69,000 to $80,000.
Hourly Wage
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides salary information for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, which include Yellow Freight drivers in this career category. The mean hourly wage for this occupation was $18.87 in 2010, according to the BLS. The median hourly wage was $18.14. The lowest-paid 10 percent earned an hourly wage of $11.85 or less, while the lowest-paid 25 percent earned an hourly wage of $14.43 or less. The highest-paid 25 percent earned an hourly wage of $22.63 or more, while the highest-paid 10 percent earned an hourly wage of $27.39 or more.
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Annual Wage
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According to the BLS, the mean annual wage for this occupation was $39,260 in 2010, while the median salary was $37,730. The lowest-paid 10 percent earned an annual wage of $24,640 or less, and the lowest-paid 25 percent earned an annual wage of $30,020 or less. The highest-paid 25 percent earned an annual wage of $47,080 or more, while the highest-paid 10 percent earned an annual wage of $56,970 or more.
YRCW Benefits
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In addition to an annual salary, Yellow Freight truck drivers may also receive career benefits. The company's comprehensive benefit package offers medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. It also offers a 401k retirement savings plan and life insurance.
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how to apply this company, iwant to apply as truck driver.
