Heavy Truck / Bus Driver

Description

A Truck Driver, or Transporter, is responsible for transporting goods from one location to another. Their job duties include loading their vehicles, abiding by traffic laws and ensuring safe unloading and delivery at their destination.

Truck Driver duties and responsibilities

Some Truck Drivers deliver the same goods to the same places daily, and others deliver a variety of goods to a variety of places. Common truck driver duties can include:

Long-distance driving
Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
Complying with truck driving rules and regulations
Reporting defects, accidents and violations
Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
Loading and unloading box trucks with forklifts and pallet jacks
Interacting with customers in a professional manner
Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
Recording cargo deliveries
Verifying loads for accuracy

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