Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
2. 02Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
3. 03Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
4. 04Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
5. 05Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
6. 06Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
7. 07Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
8. 08Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.
9. 09Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
10. 10Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
11. 11Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
12. 12Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

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