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Truck Driving

Today’s trucking keeps America moving

​Whether it’s over the road, local delivery, or driving a snow plow truck – truck drivers keep America rolling. Truck driving is the fastest growing and most in-demand sector of transportation and one of the most in-demand jobs in all industries.

Heavy and Tractor- Trailer Truck Drivers

Transport goods around the country on trucks with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

Median to Top Salary

$58,400 - $80,300

Future Outlook*

23,397 OPENINGS

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Operate machines that move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, construction site or similar location.

Median to Top Salary

$47,500 - $69,600

Future Outlook*

7,599 OPENINGS

School Bus Drivers

Transport students or special-needs clients by bus.

Median to Top Salary

$45,000 - $57,400

Future Outlook*

6,221 OPENINGS

Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers

Transport people by bus on regular routes.

Median to Top Salary

$50,800 - $71,200

Future Outlook*

2,252 OPENINGS

Find the right college for you

Minnesota State has 25 colleges with transportation related program pathways. Below is the list of colleges that support these career pathways. Expand each one to see what each college offers!

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2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
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Lake superior college
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1515 E 25th St, Hibbing, MN 55746
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1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN 55987
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1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN 55068
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2 Century Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
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2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201
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Ridgewater College Willmar
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2200 Riverland Dr, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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1920 Lee Boulevard North Mankato, MN 56003
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*All data is from the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence’s Demand Analysis and Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development Labor Market Information. *Future Outlook is the number of job openings over the next five years.

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