AI Assistant for Light Truck Drivers

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Some Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.(Core task)
  • 2Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.(Core task)
  • 3Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.(Core task)
  • 4Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.(Core task)
  • 5Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.(Core task)
  • 6Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.(Core task)
  • 7Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.(Core task)
  • 8Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.(Core task)
  • 9Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards.(Core task)
  • 10Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation

Knowledge Areas

English LanguageTransportationCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityAdministrative

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Windows

Other Tools

Automatic routing softwareComputerized inventory tracking softwareEkoFreightDATAIBM DominoInternet browser softwareInventory management systemsPackage location and tracking softwareRecordkeeping softwareVehicle location and tracking software

Daily Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

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