{"id":276,"date":"2019-11-18T07:05:13","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T01:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartsampleresume.com\/?p=276"},"modified":"2022-12-17T17:02:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T11:32:17","slug":"truck-driver-job-description","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartsampleresume.com\/job-descriptions\/truck-driver-job-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Driver Job Description"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>Introduction: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A truck driver transport company\nspecialized products from one location to another instead of people. They may\nsteer heavy trucks or small van for transporting freightage to different locations.\nDrivers must ensure the safety of cargo and the vehicle on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Truck Driver Job Titles:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsampleresume.com\/resume\/examples\/driver\/truck-driver-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truck Driver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Truck Driver (5+ Years&#x2019; Experience)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsampleresume.com\/job-descriptions\/dump-truck-driver-job-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dump Truck Driver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsampleresume.com\/resume\/examples\/driver\/tow-truck-driver-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tow Truck Driver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Class A Truck Driver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Truck Driver (Part-Time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsampleresume.com\/job-descriptions\/delivery-truck-driver-job-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delivery Truck Driver <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsampleresume.com\/job-descriptions\/delivery-driver-job-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delivery Driver<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Truck Driver Job Summary:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a person who loves driving heavy vehicles? If looking to attain your dream career as a truck driver, we would like to contact you. We are looking to hire class A licensed truck drivers who will be responsible for loading and unloading goods to our customers in a timely manner. Drivers can rely on outstanding support, enough freight, and reliable pay. You will be tasked with maintaining the vehicle assigned to you and also, you will be working closely with our team of dispatchers to plan route and track deliveries. The candidate must have a clean driving record and it is mandatory to clear a drug and alcohol test. We are looking to hire a courteous driver who considers safety as the number one priority. We are offering you a career path that allows you to grow with extensive freight network, and steady pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Truck Driver Responsibilities and Duties:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Performing mechanical analysis\nensuring the vehicle is in a proper working condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspecting parts of the vehicle,\nfiling the report and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhering to applicable traffic laws following\nsafety procedures, driving through the designated route, and strictly following\nthe deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspecting the freight ensuring\nsafety making sure the goods are loaded safely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making sure documentation is done\nwith accuracy, the packages are fastened properly and met with special needs of\nloading and unloading cargo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness of operating light and\nheavy load trucks and steering the truck to specialized weight facilities pre\nand post-delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly setting the vehicle into\nloading and unloading position at the designated area following the instruction\nof the crew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing routine vehicle\nmaintenance task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining logs of the working\nhour, cargo transferred, and status of vehicle repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completing all documentation and\nfiling them with the employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining records of a traffic violation,\naccidents occurred, damages caused by accident, fines and all infractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting receipt signed from the\ncustomer after delivery and collecting transporting fare if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Truck Driver Skills and Qualification:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Must possess Class A commercial driving license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have a clean driving record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must provide current MVR and TWIC card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should provide a medical certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 2 years of commercial driving experience is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No accident reports in the last 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require high school diploma\/GED<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be 21 years of age <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not more than 3 moving violation including drugs or alcohol in the last 36 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have a stable work history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: A truck driver transport company specialized products from one location to another instead of people. 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