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 |
