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National

Median wages (2008) $13.27 hourly, $27,610 annual
Employment (2006) 1,051,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016) Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016) 275,000 additional employees
53-3033.00 - 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.

Sample of reported job titles: Truck Driver, Delivery Driver, Driver, Package Car Driver, Package Delivery Driver, Service Provider, Bulk Delivery Driver, Route Driver, Run Driver, Utility Driver

Tasks

  • 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, 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.
  • 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.

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Tools & Technology

Tools used in this occupation:

Delivery trucks — Large goods vehicles LGV; Light trucks less than 3 tons
Forklifts
Jacks
Lifts — Truck lift gates
Wheel chocks — Wheel blocks

Technology used in this occupation:

Data base user interface and query software — Record keeping software
Industrial control software — FreightDATA Software; Package location and tracking software; Vehicle location and tracking software
Internet browser software
Inventory management software — Computerized inventory tracking software
Route navigation software — Automatic routing software
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