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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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.

Tasks
29 tasks21 core, 8 supplemental
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Transportation & Material MovingOne of its 57 occupations
Code
53-3032.00SOC 2018: 53-3032

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21 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.Core taskTask 20693Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.Core taskTask 20692Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.Core taskTask 10636Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.Core taskTask 10651Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.Core taskTask 10638Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.Core taskTask 10637Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.Core taskTask 10643Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.Core taskTask 10644Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.Core taskTask 10653Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.Core taskTask 10646Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.Core taskTask 10640Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.Core taskTask 10647Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.Core taskTask 10641Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.Core taskTask 10645Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.Core taskTask 10650Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. 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.Core taskTask 20695Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.Core taskTask 20694Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.Core taskTask 20696Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. 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.Core taskTask 19923Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.Core taskTask 10662Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Remove debris from loaded trailers.Core taskTask 10656Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.Supplemental taskTask 10642Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  23. Task 23. Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.Supplemental taskTask 10635Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  24. Task 24. Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.Supplemental taskTask 10655Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022
  25. Task 25. Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or water for livestock.Supplemental taskTask 10658Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2022
  26. Task 26. Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders.Supplemental taskTask 10660Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022
  27. Task 27. Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps.Supplemental taskTask 20697Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022
  28. Task 28. Operate idle reduction systems or auxiliary power systems to generate power from alternative sources, such as fuel cells, to reduce idling time, to heat or cool truck cabins, or to provide power for other equipment.Supplemental taskTask 19922Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2022
  29. Task 29. Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.Supplemental taskTask 10659Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 53-3032
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