Job Description
>Deliver goods via a heavy truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states.
>Load and unload cargo.
Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
>Drive long distances.
>Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
>Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
>Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
>Follow all applicable traffic laws.
>Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
>Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
>Keep a log of their activities.
>Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
>Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
>Get goods to client on time.
>Take special precautions while driving.