Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
SOC: 53-3033.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$44,140
per year
Mean Wage
$47,950
per year
Employment
994K
workers
Wage Range
$29,580 - $79,630
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
14 tasks analyzed
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.
Perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
Sell products from truck inventory and keep records of sales.
Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing or measuring devices.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs. | - | - | - | |
| Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios. | - | - | - | |
| Sell products from truck inventory and keep records of sales. | - | - | - | |
| Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing or measuring devices. | - | - | - |
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