Light Truck Drivers

What They Do

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.

Typical Tasks

• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.

Key Skills

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