Driver

Truck Driver is responsible for transporting goods from one location to another. Their job duties include loading their vehicles, abiding by traffic laws and ensuring safe unloading and delivery at their destination.

truck driver duties can include:

• Long-distance driving
• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations
• Reporting defects, accidents and violations
• Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
• Loading and unloading box trucks with forklifts and pallet jacks
• Interacting with customers in a professional manner
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
• Recording cargo deliveries
• Verifying loads for accuracy.

truck driver is responsible for safely operating a commercial truck to transport goods from one destination to another. They drive long distances while adhering to strict federal and state regulations governing commercial vehicle operation. This includes following hours of service limits, maintaining vehicle standards, and ensuring compliance with rest periods. Additionally, entry level truck drivers with a valid Singapore Class 4 Driving License , trained in safe driving practices. Depending on the company, they may also handle loading and unloading, inspecting cargo for damage, and completing necessary paperwork.

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, to be familiar with not just traffic laws but rules regarding how often they are required to rest, maximum miles driven and the like
• A clean driving record, or they can have their license suspended or revoked
• Physical fitness, since Truck Drivers are required to pass a physical exam every two years
• Hand-eye coordination, since they must coordinate their hands, legs and eyes to maintain a fast reaction time on the roads
• Visual and hearing acuity, in accordance with federal regulations which mandate that truck drivers have to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet, have at least 20/40 vision, a 70-degree field of vision and the ability to distinguish the colors of traffic lights