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Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require use of automatic routing or location software. May load and unload truck.

Other names for Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services: Baggageman, Bulk Delivery Driver, Car Escort, Courier, Deliverer, Delivery Driver, Delivery Person, Directory Carrier, Distributor of Directories, Distributor Operator, Dock Person, Driver, Errand Runner, Escort Vehicle Driver, Explosives Truck Driver, Food Service Agent, Food Service Driver, Grocery Worker, Liquid Fertilizer Servicer, Local Truck Driver, Mail Messenger Contractor, Order Runner, Order Worker, Package Car Driver, Package Delivery Driver, Parcel Post Truck Driver, Parts Driver, Parts Runner, Pick Up Driver, Pick Up Truck Driver, Route Deliverer, Route Delivery Service Driver, Route Driver, Route Rider, Routeman, Run Driver, Runner, Service Car Driver, Service Provider, Servicer, Special Delivery Worker, Telephone Directory Distributor Driver, Truck Driver, UPS Driver (United Parcel Service Driver), Utility Driver, Van Driver, Wagon Person, Warehouse Driver,

What do Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services do?

  • Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
  • Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
  • Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
  • Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
  • Sell and keep records of sales for products from truck inventory.
  • Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons in order to transport materials to and from specified destinations such as railroad stations, plants, residences and offices, or within industrial yards.
  • Drive trucks equipped with public address systems through city streets in order to broadcast announcements for advertising or publicity purposes.
  • Use and maintain the tools and equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing and measuring devices.
  • Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs.
  • Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
  • Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
  • Present bills and receipts, and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.

Do you enjoy these?

  • Portable data input terminals
  • Forklifts
  • Global positioning system receivers
  • Jacks
  • Delivery trucks
  • Personal computers
  • Light trucks or sport utility vehicles
  • Location based messaging service platforms
  • Scanners
  • Lifts
  • Two way radios
  • Minivans or vans
  • Wheel chocks

Technology used

  • Inventory management software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Route navigation software
  • Industrial control software
  • Internet browser software