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Transportation and Logistics

Light Truck Drivers

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Light Truck Drivers
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Median pay

$44,140
Median annual pay for Light Truck Drivers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

7.3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

120,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

1,079,800
Estimated U.S. employment for Light Truck Drivers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+78,900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Monitoring
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Transportation
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Public Safety and Security
  5. 5Administrative
  6. 6Mechanical

Abilities

  1. 1Far Vision
  2. 2Multilimb Coordination
  3. 3Spatial Orientation
  4. 4Near Vision
  5. 5Problem Sensitivity
  6. 6Control Precision

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Enterprising
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Self-Control
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Handling and Moving Objects
  2. 2Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  3. 3Performing General Physical Activities
  4. 4Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  5. 5Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  6. 6Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Work context

  1. 1In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  4. 4Telephone Conversations
  5. 5Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  6. 6Time Pressure

Representative tasks

  • Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
  • Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • 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.
  • Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
  • Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
  • Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
  • Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · hot technologyMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Outlook · hot technologyMicrosoft Windows · hot technologyAutomatic routing softwareComputerized inventory tracking softwareEkoFreightDATAIBM DominoInventory management systemsPackage location and tracking softwareRecordkeeping software

Sources

BLS provides national pay, employment, and projections. O*NET provides skills, interests, preparation, tasks, work context, and tools.

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