Bus Driver vs Truck Driver
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Pay
Bus Driver
$52,000 typical, a year
Most Bus Drivers earn $47,800 to $58,200 a year.
From 325 postings that list pay
2,645 open jobs now
Truck Driver
$64,500 typical, a year
Most Truck Drivers earn $55,100 to $82,500 a year.
From 4,884 postings that list pay
28,312 open jobs now
Truck Drivers typically earn about $12,500 more a year than Bus Drivers.
What each one does
Bus Driver
- Safely transport passengers to and from school and other locations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Follow all traffic laws and company safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment for passengers.
- Monitor student behavior and ensure a safe ride.
- Report any vehicle maintenance needs or safety concerns.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Truck Driver
- Safely operate commercial vehicles in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload cargo using proper material handling and load securement techniques.
- Prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of goods to ensure timely and accurate service.
- Maintain communication with dispatch regarding delivery schedules, route changes, delays, or pickup instructions.
- Complete driver logs, inspection reports, and other required records in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Bus Driver
Asked for in both
- Vehicle Inspection 3 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
More common in Bus Driver postings
- School Transportation Operations 3 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 1 in 10 postings
- Wheelchair Restraint 1 in 15 postings
- Drug Screen 1 in 15 postings
Truck Driver
Asked for in both
- Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
More common in Truck Driver postings
- DOT Regulations 1 in 10 postings
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Driving 1 in 10 postings
- Tractor-Trailer Driving 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Bus Driver
- CDL 6 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
Truck Driver
- CDL 7 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- DOT Medical Card 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Bus Driver
Full-Time Bus Driver (Tentative)
Quincy SchoolsPay not stated Quincy Community SchoolsActivity Bus Driver (38-001)
Aps4kidsPay not stated TransportationCPR CertificationDriver's LicenseDriving RecordCDL- Pay not stated NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL CORPORATIONDriver's LicenseCDL
Truck Driver
Dairy - CDL A Delivery Truck Driver
Shamrock FoodsPay not stated Kingman, AZ, USACDLDriver's LicenseYard Driver CDL-A: 2nd Shift
Core-MarkPay not stated Oak Creek, WI, United StatesCDLCommercial Motor Vehicle DrivingCustomer ServiceTractor-Trailer DrivingShuttle Driver CDL A
Core-Mark$70k/yrstated Peoria, IL, United StatesCDLDOT RegulationsCommercial Motor Vehicle DrivingDriver's License
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