Truck Driver
Operate and drive trucks to transport goods and materials to destinations.
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What's it like to be a Truck Driver?
Truck Drivers play a role in maintaining supply chains as they transport goods from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Their responsibilities include planning routes, overseeing the loading and unloading of freight and ensuring timely delivery. They use technology like GPS and electronic log books to track trips and comply with national safety regulations. Most Truck Drivers work in the logistics and transportation industry, driving long distances, often overnight, in a range of weather conditions; they may work for large freight companies or as self-employed drivers.
Tasks and duties
- Operating and maintaining trucks.
- Transporting goods safely and efficiently.
- Checking vehicles for mechanical faults before and after trips, and carrying out basic maintenance.
- Planning routes using maps or satellite tracking to avoid heavy traffic or hazardous conditions.
- Loading and unloading cargo, securing goods to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhering to local and national traffic laws and regulations.
- Coupling and uncoupling trailers, and performing pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections of the vehicle's systems and accessories.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Truck Driver employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas.
Source: Jobstreet job ads and Jobstreet Profile data
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