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

  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

  • P and D Driver
  • Pickup and Delivery Driver
  • Self-Loading Flatbed Truck Driver

  • Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

  • Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
  • Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
  • Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.
  • Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
  • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Remove debris from loaded trailers.
  • Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps.

  • Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
  • Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.