How do they match: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

  • Truck Chauffeur

  • Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
  • Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
  • Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
  • 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.
  • Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.