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“Carrier Driver” will probably be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-3032.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 43,590.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 20.00
Currently, there are 1,704,520 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”.

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Tasks for “Carrier Driver”

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
Drive electric or hybrid-electric powered trucks or alternative fuel-powered trucks to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Operate trucks equipped with snowplows or sander attachments to maintain roads in winter weather.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
Operate idle reduction systems or auxiliary power systems to generate power from alternative sources, such as fuel cells, to reduce idling time, to heat or cool truck cabins, or to provide power for other equipment.
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or water for livestock.
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps.

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