Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
2. 02Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
3. 03Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
4. 04Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
5. 05Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
6. 06Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
7. 07Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
8. 08Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
9. 09Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.
10. 10Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
11. 11Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
12. 12Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading