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Careers / Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Summary Description


	Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Aircraft Refueler

2.	Armored Truck Driver

3.	Auto Carrier Driver

4.	Auto Crane Driver

5.	Auto Haulaway Driver

6.	Auto Hauler

7.	Auto Transport Driver

8.	Basket Operator

9.	Batch Mixing Truck Driver

10.	Bottle Hop

11.	Bull Driver

12.	Car Ferrier

13.	Car Pick Up Driver

14.	Car Pilot

15.	Carrier Driver

16.	CDL Driver (Commercial Drivers License Driver)

17.	CDL Truck Driver (Commercial Drivers License Truck Driver)

18.	Cement Mixer Driver

19.	City Driver

20.	Class B Driver

21.	Co Pilot

22.	Coal Hauler

23.	Commercial Driver's License Driver (CDL Driver)

24.	Commercial Trailer Truck Driver

25.	Company Driver

26.	Concrete Mixer Truck Driver

27.	Concrete Mixing Truck Driver

28.	Concrete Truck Driver

29.	Construction Driver

30.	Contract Mail Carrier

31.	Crane Operator

32.	Cream Gatherer

33.	Cream Hauler

34.	Cross Country Truck Driver

35.	Cryogenic Transport Driver

36.	Dairy Truck Driver

37.	Dedicated Driver

38.	Delivery Driver

39.	Delivery Truck Driver

40.	Diesel Truck Driver

41.	Dray Truck Driver

42.	Drip Pumper

43.	Driver

44.	Driver-Utility Worker

45.	Dump Truck Driver

46.	Dumpster Driver

47.	Dumpster Operator

48.	Explosives Truck Driver

49.	Farm Truck Driver

50.	Feeder Driver

51.	Feedmobile Driver

52.	Flatbed Driver

53.	Flatbed Truck Driver

54.	Fuel Oil Truck Driver

55.	Fuel Truck Driver

56.	Furniture Mover Driver

57.	Garbage Collector Driver

58.	Gas Truck Driver

59.	Goat Driver

60.	Gravel Hauler

61.	Gravel Truck Driver

62.	Hauler

63.	Heavy Truck Driver

64.	Highway Truck Driver

65.	Hook Up Driver

66.	Hostler

67.	Jockey

68.	Jumper

69.	Line Driver

70.	Line Haul Driver

71.	Livestock Trucker

72.	Log Truck Driver

73.	Logging Truck Driver

74.	Mail Carrier

75.	Mail Truck Driver

76.	Mailmaster

77.	Maintenance Truck Driver

78.	Mechanic Driver

79.	Milk Collector

80.	Milk Driver

81.	Milk Hauler

82.	Milk Pickup Driver

83.	Milk Pickup Truck Driver

84.	Milk Truck Driver

85.	Mixer Driver

86.	Moto Mix Operator

87.	Moving Van Driver

88.	Oil Deliverer

89.	Oil Spraying Machine Operator

90.	Oil Transport Driver

91.	Oil Truck Driver

92.	Over the Road Driver (OTR Driver)

93.	Over-the-Road Driver

94.	Pick Up and Delivery Driver (P & D Driver)

95.	Pickup Driver

96.	Powder Truck Driver

97.	Production Truck Driver

98.	Regional Driver

99.	Road Driver

100.	Roll Off Driver

101.	Sand Hauler

102.	Sanitation Truck Driver

103.	Semi Driver

104.	Semi Truck Driver

105.	Semi-Truck Driver

106.	Sprinkler Driver

107.	Sprinkling Truck Driver

108.	Star Route Mail Driver

109.	Street Flusher Driver

110.	Street Sprinkler

111.	Tank Driver

112.	Tank Truck Driver

113.	Tank Truck Operator

114.	Tank Wagon Driver

115.	Tank Wagon Operator

116.	Tar Distributor Operator

117.	Team Driver

118.	Team Truck Driver

119.	Tow Car Driver

120.	Tow Truck Driver

121.	Tow Truck Operator

122.	Tractor Trailer Moving Van Driver

123.	Tractor Trailer Operator

124.	Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver

125.	Trailer Driver

126.	Trailer Truck Driver

127.	Transfer Worker

128.	Transit Mix Operator

129.	Transit Mixer Driver

130.	Transit Mixer Operator

131.	Transport Truck Driver

132.	Trash Collector Truck Driver

133.	Trash Hauler

134.	Truck Chauffeur

135.	Truck Driver

136.	Truck Driver Rubbish Collector

137.	Truck Driver Teamster

138.	Truck Hop

139.	Truck Hopper

140.	Truck Jumper

141.	Truck Switcher

142.	UPS Driver (United Parcel Service Driver)

143.	Van Driver

144.	Waste Collection Driver

145.	Water Truck Driver

146.	Wrecker Driver

147.	Wrecker Operator

148.	Wrecking Car Driver

149.	Yard Spotter

Job Tasks

	Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect motor vehicles.

	Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods. Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.

	Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.

	Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Record operational or production data. Record service or repair activities.

	Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. Secure cargo.

	Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or water for livestock. Monitor cargo area conditions.

	Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

	Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

	Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. Collect fares or payment from customers.

	Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials. Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

	Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

	Read bills of lading to determine assignment details. Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.

	Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. Verify information or specifications.

	Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations. Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

	Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks. Connect cables or electrical lines.

	Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage. Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition.

	Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions. Acquire supplies or equipment.

	Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs. Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

	Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. Read maps to determine routes.

	Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

	Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps. Secure cargo. Package materials or products.

	Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers. Operate communications equipment or systems.

	Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds. Adjust routes or speeds as necessary.

	Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary. Load shipments, belongings, or materials.

	Remove debris from loaded trailers. Remove debris or damaged materials.

	Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders. Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.

	Operate idle reduction systems or auxiliary power systems to generate power from alternative sources, such as fuel cells, to reduce idling time, to heat or cool truck cabins, or to provide power for other equipment.

	Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs. Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

	Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers. Direct material handling or moving activities.

	Drive electric or hybrid-electric powered trucks or alternative fuel-powered trucks to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials. Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

	Operate trucks equipped with snowplows or sander attachments to maintain roads in winter weather. Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
	Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—that is, the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
	Working as a long-haul truck driver is a major lifestyle choice because these drivers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time.

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