# 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. - Code: 53-3032.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 53-3032) - Family: [Transportation & Material Moving](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-53), one of its 57 occupations - Tasks: 29 tasks (21 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-3032.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/53-3032.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Core task · Task 20693 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Core task · Task 20692 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Core task · Task 10636 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles. Core task · Task 10651 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. Core task · Task 10638 · Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Core task · Task 10637 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Read bills of lading to determine assignment details. Core task · Task 10643 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Core task · Task 10644 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks. Core task · Task 10653 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks. Core task · Task 10646 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Core task · Task 10640 · Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Core task · Task 10647 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials. Core task · Task 10641 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. Core task · Task 10645 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage. Core task · Task 10650 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 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 task · Task 20695 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations. Core task · Task 20694 · Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary. Core task · Task 20696 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 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 task · Task 19923 · Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs. Core task · Task 10662 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 21. Remove debris from loaded trailers. Core task · Task 10656 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 22. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. Supplemental task · Task 10642 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 23. Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods. Supplemental task · Task 10635 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 24. Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions. Supplemental task · Task 10655 · Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022 25. Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or water for livestock. Supplemental task · Task 10658 · Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2022 26. Install or remove special equipment, such as tire chains, grader blades, plow blades, or sanders. Supplemental task · Task 10660 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2022 27. Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps. Supplemental task · Task 20697 · Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2022 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 task · Task 19922 · Rated by 105 people who do the job, August 2022 29. Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers. 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