Occupation information for

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight GVW , primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Currently Employed: 111,900

Projected Annual Job Openings: 13,840

Typical Hourly Wage: $14.29 - $25.27

Typical Annual Salary: $29,700 - $52,600

• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
• Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
• Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards.
• Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.

• Delivery trucks
• Forklifts
• Jacks
• Lifts
• Wheel chocks

• Data base user interface and query software
• Industrial control software
• Inventory management software
• Office suite software
• Spreadsheet software