Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most of them are long-haul drivers whose trucks can carry more than 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods between cities and sometimes between states.
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- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Drive long distances
- Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find
- Keep a log of their activities
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
- Keep their truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+0.6%
Job Opening
7,049
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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