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.