Overview

Scoop

Day-to-Day

• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

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Heavy Truck Driver

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Pathways to this Career

Here are few pathways you can take to become a Heavy Truck Driver. Click on a pathway to learn more about it.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

📚 Training

Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

📚 College

Finish in 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

📚 College

Finish in 4-5+ years

Learn More About The Industry

Building & Distribution

The primary activities of this group involve constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining physical infrastructure, producing goods and materials, and transporting people and products from one location to another.