Job Responsibilities 

• Inspect truck regularly to make sure everything, including emergency, mechanical and safety gear, is in working order before you go out on the road
• Perform regular maintenance tasks on the truck, such as adding fuel, changing the oil or checking radiator fluid, while you are on the road to lengthen the vehicle’s service life
• Comply with state regulations by stopping at weigh stations, taking necessary breaks, getting regular health checkups and following rules of the road
• Keep detailed records about vehicle maintenance and driving times to make it easy for supervisors to understand the work you have done
• Determine your assignment details by reading bills of lading and talking with supervisors when needed
• Use binders, covers, ropes and blocks to secure cargo before transport begins so you can keep the goods in top-quality condition
• Consider road and weather conditions in order to plan the most efficient driving route to better meet deadlines.