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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.

Career Cluster:Supply Chain & Transportation
Job Family:Transportation and Material Moving
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Wholesale Trade
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Key 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.
  • Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
  • Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
  • Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
  • Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
  • Drive 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.
  • Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing or measuring devices.
  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
  • Perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
53%
Speaking
53%
Operation and Control
53%
Active Listening
53%
Monitoring
53%
Time Management
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Writing
44%
Operations Monitoring
44%
Service Orientation
44%
Complex Problem Solving
41%
Judgment and Decision Making
41%
Coordination
38%
Mathematics
31%
Instructing
31%
Equipment Maintenance
31%
Systems Analysis
28%
Active Learning
28%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Quality Control Analysis
28%
Repairing
25%
Troubleshooting
25%
Persuasion
25%
Management of Personnel Resources
25%
Learning Strategies
25%
Negotiation
22%
Equipment Selection
19%
Operations Analysis
16%
Management of Material Resources
16%
Management of Financial Resources
13%
Technology Design
6%
Science
3%
Programming
0%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

English Language
70%
Transportation
60%
Customer and Personal Service
60%
Public Safety and Security
47%
Administrative
41%
Mechanical
37%
Administration and Management
36%
Mathematics
35%
Education and Training
34%
Production and Processing
34%
Telecommunications
34%
Foreign Language
30%
Law and Government
29%
Sales and Marketing
28%
Computers and Electronics
28%
Geography
27%
Communications and Media
24%
Physics
24%
Chemistry
20%
Building and Construction
18%
Personnel and Human Resources
17%
Food Production
16%
Psychology
15%
Economics and Accounting
15%
Sociology and Anthropology
13%
Engineering and Technology
13%
Medicine and Dentistry
11%
Design
11%
Biology
10%
Therapy and Counseling
8%
History and Archeology
3%
Fine Arts
3%
Philosophy and Theology
2%

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Abilities

Far Vision
66%
Multilimb Coordination
66%
Spatial Orientation
63%
Problem Sensitivity
56%
Near Vision
56%
Control Precision
53%
Deductive Reasoning
53%
Reaction Time
53%
Stamina
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Static Strength
53%
Oral Comprehension
53%
Trunk Strength
53%
Manual Dexterity
53%
Speech Clarity
50%
Extent Flexibility
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Depth Perception
50%
Inductive Reasoning
50%
Written Comprehension
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Response Orientation
50%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Visualization
47%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
47%
Category Flexibility
47%
Finger Dexterity
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Rate Control
47%
Time Sharing
44%
Written Expression
44%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Peripheral Vision
41%
Gross Body Coordination
41%
Auditory Attention
38%
Hearing Sensitivity
38%
Glare Sensitivity
38%
Night Vision
35%
Fluency of Ideas
35%
Flexibility of Closure
35%
Dynamic Strength
31%
Mathematical Reasoning
28%
Speed of Closure
28%
Originality
28%
Number Facility
28%
Sound Localization
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Memorization
25%
Speed of Limb Movement
22%
Wrist-Finger Speed
22%
Explosive Strength
13%
Dynamic Flexibility
10%

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
89%
Performing General Physical Activities
85%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
85%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
84%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
80%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
78%
Getting Information
69%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
69%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
68%
Documenting/Recording Information
68%
Processing Information
66%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
66%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
65%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
62%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
60%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
59%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
59%
Controlling Machines and Processes
58%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
57%
Assisting and Caring for Others
56%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
55%
Scheduling Work and Activities
54%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
52%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
52%
Training and Teaching Others
52%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
48%
Analyzing Data or Information
47%
Coaching and Developing Others
46%
Selling or Influencing Others
44%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
44%
Thinking Creatively
43%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
43%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
42%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
40%
Developing and Building Teams
35%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
32%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
31%
Working with Computers
29%
Performing Administrative Activities
27%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
27%
Staffing Organizational Units
15%

Work Context

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

90%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

89%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

86%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

84%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

81%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

80%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

80%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

79%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

77%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

75%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

71%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

67%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

64%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

62%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

62%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

62%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

61%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

59%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

59%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

58%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

57%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

53%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

52%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

52%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

52%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

52%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

51%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

51%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

50%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

46%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

45%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

44%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

43%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

42%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

40%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

40%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

36%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

35%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

35%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

31%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

28%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

25%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

23%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

23%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

22%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

21%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

21%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

16%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

15%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

14%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

14%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

11%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

6%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

3%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

2%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

2%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

74%

Less than high school diploma

25%

Associate's degree

1%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

94

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

59

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

22

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

7

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

7

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Dependability
85%
Attention to Detail
61%
Cautiousness
60%
Integrity
55%
Self-Control
43%
Stress Tolerance
42%
Perseverance
37%
Achievement Orientation
27%
Social Orientation
27%
Cooperation
25%
Optimism
25%
Self-Confidence
23%
Sincerity
22%
Adaptability
19%
Empathy
15%
Initiative
14%
Humility
7%

Work Values

Support
61%
Independence
33%
Working Conditions
28%
Relationships
22%
Achievement
17%
Recognition
17%

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