Salary Breakdown
Light Truck Drivers
Average
$41,270
ANNUAL
$19.84
HOURLY
Entry Level
$23,260
ANNUAL
$11.18
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,900
ANNUAL
$18.22
HOURLY
Expert Level
$62,980
ANNUAL
$30.28
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Light Truck Drivers
23,190
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Light Truck Drivers
Supporting Programs
Light Truck Drivers
Top Expected Tasks
Light Truck 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 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
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Far Vision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Spatial Orientation
ABILITY
Static Strength
ABILITY
Near Vision
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