About This Career Path
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. May load and unload vehicle.
Salary Breakdown
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
Average
$38,620
ANNUAL
$18.57
HOURLY
Entry Level
$20,160
ANNUAL
$9.69
HOURLY
Mid Level
$35,260
ANNUAL
$16.95
HOURLY
Expert Level
$66,700
ANNUAL
$32.07
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
20,750
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Driver
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Director
Degree Recommendations
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
ETA International
C1 Truck Driver Training, LLC
Turning Point Education Centers
Truck America Training of KY, LLC
Vincennes University
Indiana CDL training center
Top Expected Tasks
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
01
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
02
Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
03
Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
04
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
05
Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
06
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.
07
Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
08
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.
09
Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
10
Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Far Vision
ABILITY
Spatial Orientation
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Static Strength
ABILITY
Near Vision
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