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

  • Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.
  • Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
  • 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.

  • Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.