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Teamster (Truck Driver) prevailing wage in Knox County, Indiana
$55.20an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$34.69 base wage + $20.51 fringe benefits
TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES) · TEAM0135-003
$39.81an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$39.81 base wage + $0.00 fringe benefits
TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK · TEAM0414-002
On federally funded or assisted highway and heavy construction in Knox County, a teamster must be paid at least $55.20 an hour: a $34.69 base wage plus $20.51 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260006 (modification 3). DOL prints no total, so $55.20 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination IN20260006, modification 3, published July 30, 2026, for highway and heavy construction; rate identifier TEAM0135-003 (April 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in Knox County, a teamster must be paid at least $39.81 an hour: a $39.81 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination IN20260022 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $39.81 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination IN20260022, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier TEAM0414-002 (July 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage Act effective July 1, 2015, and IC 5-16-7.2-5 bars public agencies from setting wage scales (Indiana DOL).
DOL lists 14 teamster rates for Knox County, from $39.81 to $55.70 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $34.69 + $20.51
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $34.69 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $20.51 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $55.20 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $39.81 + $0.00
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $39.81 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $39.81 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Indiana change log lists what each one changed.
Every teamster rate in Knox County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP12 ACEY WAGON (OVER 3 BUCKETS); QUAD AXLE TRUCKS; ARTICULATING DUMP REMAINING COUNTIESHighway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.70
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 9 LOW-BOYS, TANDEM TRI-AXLE; ACEY WAGONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 BUCKETS; EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT SELF-LOADED OR PUSHER LOADED, SUCH AS KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACK TRUCKS, EUCLID BOTTOM DUMP AND HUG BOTTOM DUMP, TOURNATRAILERS, TOURNAROCKERS, ACEY WAGONS OR FOR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT (OVER 12 CU YDS.) (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.60
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP11 HELPERS; GREASERS; TIRE MEN; BATCH BOARD TENDERS; WAREHOUSEMAN REMAINING COUNTIESHighway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.60
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 8 TANDEM-TANDEM SEMI TRUCKS; TRUCK MECHANICS AND WELDERS; HEAVY EQUIPMENT-TYPE WATER WAGON OVER 5,000 GALLONS; TRI-AXLE TRUCKS PULLING TILT-TOP TRAILER; LOW-BOYS, TANDEM-TANDEM AXLE (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.55
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 7 TRI-AXLE TRUCKS; TANDEM AXLE SEMI TRUCKS; EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT SELF-LOADED OR PUSHER LOADED, SUCH AS KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACK TRUCKS, EUCLID BOTTOM DUMP AND HUG BOTTOM DUMP, TOURNATRAILERS, TOURNAROCKERS, ACEY WAGONS OR FOR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT (12 CU YDS OR LESS); MOBILE MIXER TRUCK; TANDEM AXLE TRUCKS PULLING TILT-TOP TRAILER; TANDEM - AXLE LOWBOY; TRI- AXLE BATCH TRUCK; TRI-AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.50
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 6 TANDEM TRUCKS OR "DOG-LEGS"; SEMI-WATER TRUCK; SPRINKLER TRUCK; HEAVY EQUIPMENT-TYPE WATER WAGONS, 5,000 GALLONS AND UNDER; BUTUMINOUS DISTRIBUTORS (ONE-MAN) (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.45
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 5 TANDEM TRUCKS OVER 15 TONS PAYLOAD; SINGLE AXLE SEMI TRUCKS; FARM TRACTORS HAULING MATERIAL; MIXER TRUCKS (ALL TYPES); TRUCKS PULLING TILT-TOP TRAILER SINGLE AXLE; SINGLE AXLE LOW- BOYS; TRUCK-MOUNTED PAVEMENT BREAKERS (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.40
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 4 TANDEM AXLE FUEL TRUCKS; TANDEM AXLE WATER TRUCKS; BUTUMINOUS DISTRIBUTORS (TWO-MAN) (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.35
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 SINGLE AXLE "DOG-LEGS", AND TANDEM TRUCK OR DOG- LEGS; WINCH TRUCKS OR A-FRAMES WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES; DRIVERS ON BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY OVER 3 (34E) BATCHES AND TANDEM AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.30
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 SINGLE AXLE FUEL AND WATER TRUCKS (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.25
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.20
- TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP10 PICK-UP TRUCKS REMAINING COUNTIESHighway, Heavy · TEAM0135-003$55.05
- TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOYResidential · UAVGIN0001$48.66
- TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCKResidential · TEAM0414-002$39.81
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 5 MECHANIC, WITH HIS OWN TOOLS. A: $36.40 PER DAY & 450.00 PER WEEKBuildingTEAM0135-010 DOL prints this rate per day: $34.02 base, fringe “0.00”. | — | — | — | IN20260009 Mod 2 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 4 DRIVERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT OVER SIXTEEN (16) CU.YDS. OR TWENTY-FOUR TON, SUCH AS KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACT TRUCKS, EUCLIDS, HUG BOTTOM DUMPS, TROUNAPULLS, TROUNAROCKERS OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, POLE TRAILERS OVER SIX (6) WHEELS, WATER PULLS, LOW-BOY TRAILERS TANDEM AXLES, QUAD AXLE OR MORE NO-WEIGHT LIMITATION, DISEL AND /OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS WHEN WORKING ON EQUIPMENT OPERATED BY EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE BARGAINING UNIT. A: $36.40 PER DAY & 450.00 PER WEEKBuildingTEAM0135-010 DOL prints this rate per day: $33.52 base, fringe “0.00”. | — | — | — | IN20260009 Mod 2 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 3 KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACT TRUCKS, SEM-TRAILER WATER TRUCKS, EUCLIDS, HUG BOTTOM DUMPS, TOURNAPULLS, TOURNATRAILERS, TOURNAROCKERS, TRACTOR TRAILERS, TANDEMS Q FRAME WINCH TRUCKS, HYDROLIFT TRUCKS OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, MIXER TRUCKS OVER SIX AND ONE-HALF (6 1/2) CU.YDS. BATCH TRUCKS WET OR DRY OVER 4-"34-E"BATCHES SINGLE AXLE LOW BOY TRAILERS, AND CONTRACTOR'S MECHANICS WHEN WORKING ON EQUIPMENT OPERATED BY EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE BARGAINING UNIT; SIX (6) WHEEL POLE TRAILERS AND ONE (1) MAN OIL DISTRIBUTORS, FORK-LIFT OVER FOUR (4) TON AND MOBILE MIXERS A: $36.40 PER DAY & 450.00 PER WEEKBuildingTEAM0135-010 DOL prints this rate per day: $33.37 base, fringe “0.00”. | — | — | — | IN20260009 Mod 2 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 2 DRIVERS ON TANDEM AXLE EIGHTEEN (18) CU.YDS. OR TWENTY-FOUR (24) TONS GROSS, SIX (6) WHEEL TRUCKS, KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACT TRUCKS, EUCLIDS, HUG BOTTOM DUMPS, TOURNAPULLS, TOURNATRAILERS, TOURNAROCKERS, OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES UNDER NINE (9) CU.YDS. OR LESS THAN THIRTEEN AND ONE-HALF (13 1/2) TONS, TANDEMS AND SEMI-TRAILER SERVICE TRUCKS, MIXER TRUCKS OVER THREE (3) CU.YDS. AND INCLUDING SIX AND ONE-HALF (6 1/2) CU.YDS., FORK LIFT, FOUR (4) WHEEL A FRAME TRUCKS WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES, FOUR (4) WHEEL WINCH TRUCKS, PAVEMENT BREAKERS, BATCH TRUCKS-WET OR DRY-OVER 2 UP TO AND INCLUDING 4-"34-E" BATCHES, TWO (2) MEN OIL DISTRIBUTORS, FORK-LIFT UNDER FOUR (4) TON AND VACUUM TRUCKS. A: $36.40 PER DAY & 450.00 PER WEEKBuildingTEAM0135-010 DOL prints this rate per day: $33.17 base, fringe “0.00”. | — | — | — | IN20260009 Mod 2 |
| TRUCK DRIVER GROUP 1 SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS SEVEN(7) CU.YDS. OR LESS THAN TEN AND ONE-HALF (10 1/2) TONS, DUMPSTERS, SCOOP-MOBILES FIVE (5) CU. YDS. AND UNDER OR LESS THAN SEVEN AND ONE-HALF (7 1/2) TONS, MIXER TRUCKS THREE (3) CU.YDS. AND UNDER, AIR COMPRESSORS AND WELDING MACHINES, INCLUDING THOSE PULLED BY SEPARATE UNITS, BATCH TRUCKS - WET OR DRY - 2"34-E BATCHES OR LESS, TRUCK DRIVER HELPERS, WAREHOUSEMEN, MECHANIC'S HELPERS, GREASERS AND TIREMEN, ALL PICK-UP TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES. DRIVERS ON DUMPSTERS OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, MOUNTED ON A FOUR (4) WHEEL TRUCK RATE TWO (2) CU.YDS. OR LESS AND SMALL PALLET TYPE FORK-LIFT OPERATOR AND DRIVERS ON PALLET JACKS OR SIMILAR TYPE EQUIPMENT. A: $36.40 PER DAY & 450.00 PER WEEKBuildingTEAM0135-010 DOL prints this rate per day: $32.67 base, fringe “0.00”. | — | — | — | IN20260009 Mod 2 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.69 | $20.51 | $55.20 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 2 SINGLE AXLE FUEL AND WATER TRUCKS (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.74 | $20.51 | $55.25 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 3 SINGLE AXLE "DOG-LEGS", AND TANDEM TRUCK OR DOG- LEGS; WINCH TRUCKS OR A-FRAMES WHEN USED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES; DRIVERS ON BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY OVER 3 (34E) BATCHES AND TANDEM AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.79 | $20.51 | $55.30 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 4 TANDEM AXLE FUEL TRUCKS; TANDEM AXLE WATER TRUCKS; BUTUMINOUS DISTRIBUTORS (TWO-MAN) (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.84 | $20.51 | $55.35 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 5 TANDEM TRUCKS OVER 15 TONS PAYLOAD; SINGLE AXLE SEMI TRUCKS; FARM TRACTORS HAULING MATERIAL; MIXER TRUCKS (ALL TYPES); TRUCKS PULLING TILT-TOP TRAILER SINGLE AXLE; SINGLE AXLE LOW- BOYS; TRUCK-MOUNTED PAVEMENT BREAKERS (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.89 | $20.51 | $55.40 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 6 TANDEM TRUCKS OR "DOG-LEGS"; SEMI-WATER TRUCK; SPRINKLER TRUCK; HEAVY EQUIPMENT-TYPE WATER WAGONS, 5,000 GALLONS AND UNDER; BUTUMINOUS DISTRIBUTORS (ONE-MAN) (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.94 | $20.51 | $55.45 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 7 TRI-AXLE TRUCKS; TANDEM AXLE SEMI TRUCKS; EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT SELF-LOADED OR PUSHER LOADED, SUCH AS KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACK TRUCKS, EUCLID BOTTOM DUMP AND HUG BOTTOM DUMP, TOURNATRAILERS, TOURNAROCKERS, ACEY WAGONS OR FOR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT (12 CU YDS OR LESS); MOBILE MIXER TRUCK; TANDEM AXLE TRUCKS PULLING TILT-TOP TRAILER; TANDEM - AXLE LOWBOY; TRI- AXLE BATCH TRUCK; TRI-AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.99 | $20.51 | $55.50 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 8 TANDEM-TANDEM SEMI TRUCKS; TRUCK MECHANICS AND WELDERS; HEAVY EQUIPMENT-TYPE WATER WAGON OVER 5,000 GALLONS; TRI-AXLE TRUCKS PULLING TILT-TOP TRAILER; LOW-BOYS, TANDEM-TANDEM AXLE (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $35.04 | $20.51 | $55.55 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 9 LOW-BOYS, TANDEM TRI-AXLE; ACEY WAGONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 BUCKETS; EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT SELF-LOADED OR PUSHER LOADED, SUCH AS KOEHRING OR SIMILAR DUMPSTERS, TRACK TRUCKS, EUCLID BOTTOM DUMP AND HUG BOTTOM DUMP, TOURNATRAILERS, TOURNAROCKERS, ACEY WAGONS OR FOR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT (OVER 12 CU YDS.) (REMAINING COUNTIES)Highway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $35.09 | $20.51 | $55.60 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP10 PICK-UP TRUCKS REMAINING COUNTIESHighway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $34.54 | $20.51 | $55.05 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP11 HELPERS; GREASERS; TIRE MEN; BATCH BOARD TENDERS; WAREHOUSEMAN REMAINING COUNTIESHighway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $35.09 | $20.51 | $55.60 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP12 ACEY WAGON (OVER 3 BUCKETS); QUAD AXLE TRUCKS; ARTICULATING DUMP REMAINING COUNTIESHighway, HeavyTEAM0135-003 | $35.19 | $20.51 | $55.70 | IN20260006 Mod 3 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCKResidentialTEAM0414-002 | $39.81 | $0.00 | $39.81 | IN20260022 Mod 1 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: LOWBOYResidentialUAVGIN0001 | $31.81 | $16.85 | $48.66 | IN20260022 Mod 1 |
How Knox County compares
The main teamster rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Indiana
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Knox Countybase $34.69$55.20
- Daviess Countybase $34.69$55.20
- Pike Countybase $28.98$50.80
- Sullivan Countybase $34.69$55.20
Teamster (Truck Driver) rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs Knox County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $34.69 | $55.20 | |
| Daviess County | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $34.69 | $55.20 | same |
| Sullivan County | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $34.69 | $55.20 | same |
| Martin County | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $34.69 | $55.20 | same |
| Greene County | TRUCK DRIVER: GROUP 1 SINGLE/BATCHES AXLE STRAIGHT TRUCKS; BATCH TRUCKS, WET OR DRY 3 (34E) AXLE OR LESS; SINGLE AXLE GREASE AND MAINTENANCE TRUCK (REMAINING COUNTIES) | $34.69 | $55.20 | same |
| Pike County | TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 PICKUP TRUCKS, WINCH TRUCKS,WAREHOUSEMAN, MECHANIC, STREET SWEEPERS, SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS | $28.98 | $50.80 | −$4.40 |
| Gibson County | TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 1 PICKUP TRUCKS, WINCH TRUCKS, WAREHOUSEMAN, MECHANIC, STREET SWEEPERS, SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS (GIBSON, POSEY, VANDERBURGH AND WARRICK COUNTIES) | $27.08 | $48.60 | −$6.60 |
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination IN20260006 Mod 3, published July 30, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/IN20260006/3
We read every active Indiana Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download Knox County as CSV · Report an error