Truck Driver
Duties and Tasks
- drive defensively and handle hazardous road conditions
- load goods onto the truck either by hand, or by using a forklift or other lifting equipment
- make sure loads are correctly placed and secured with ropes and chains to avoid damage to the truck or the goods
- couple and uncouple trailers
- perform pre- and mid-trip vehicle and security inspections
- carry out vehicle maintenance, such as checking brakes, oil, tyres and electrical systems, and changing tyres
- drive vehicles to their destination and unload
- carry out administrative duties, such as checking items against the inventory, recording damage, collecting payments and issuing receipts
- maintain a logbook with details of trips, including rest breaks on long trips.