The salary of a truck driver depends on several factors, including the type of truck, its load capacity, experience, and pay grade. This article provides detailed information on the salary scale and conditions for promotion for truck drivers in Vietnam, based on Decree 205/2004/ND-CP and Circular 18/2008/TT-BLĐTBXH.
Truck Driver Salary Scale
Decree 205/2004/ND-CP regulates the salary scale, pay scale, and salary allowance regime for truck drivers in state-owned companies. The salary scale is divided by vehicle group and pay grade, with corresponding salary coefficients for each grade. Below is a detailed truck driver salary table:
| Vehicle Group | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks under 3.5 tons | 2.18 | 2.57 | 3.05 | 3.60 |
| Trucks from 3.5 tons to under 7.5 tons | 2.35 | 2.76 | 3.25 | 3.82 |
| Trucks from 7.5 tons to under 16.5 tons | 2.51 | 2.94 | 3.44 | 4.05 |
| Trucks from 16.5 tons to under 25 tons | 2.66 | 3.11 | 3.64 | 4.20 |
| Trucks from 25 tons to under 40 tons | 2.99 | 3.50 | 4.11 | 4.82 |
| Trucks from 40 tons and over | 3.20 | 3.75 | 4.39 | 5.15 |
Note: The above salary coefficient is multiplied by the base salary to calculate the actual salary.
Conditions for Truck Driver Salary Advancement
Circular 18/2008/TT-BLĐTBXH regulates the conditions for salary advancement for truck drivers. To be eligible for a salary increase, truck drivers must meet the following requirements:
- Work Completion: Regularly complete assigned work in terms of quantity and quality according to the labor contract.
- Labor Discipline: Not subject to labor discipline according to the provisions of law and the company’s internal labor regulations.
- Seniority: Have a minimum of 2 years of service in the current salary grade for initial salary coefficients below 2.34 and at least 3 years for initial salary coefficients from 2.34 and above. The salary of a truck driver will increase according to the pay grade.
Salary Advancement Examination
Truck drivers need to participate in the grade promotion exam according to the technical grade standards corresponding to the assigned work. The exam results will determine the new salary grade. For example, if the exam result reaches grade 3, the salary of the truck driver will be adjusted according to the salary coefficient of grade 3 corresponding to the vehicle group.
Conclusion
The salary of a truck driver is clearly regulated according to the State’s salary scale system. Salary advancement is based on competence, seniority, and grade promotion exam results. The information in this article is for reference only and is based on current regulations. You should contact the relevant authorities or consulting experts for more specific answers about the salary of a truck driver in specific cases.
