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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.

Related Skills:

Operation and Control
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension

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Other Career Titles:

Bulk Delivery Driver, Delivery Driver, Driver, Driver/Merchandiser, Package Car Driver, Package Delivery Driver, Route Driver, Service Provider, Truck Driver

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

1,018,600

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

1,079,100

by 2029

Projected Growth

6%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$34,730

or $16.7 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is expected to grow rapidly and is projected to have large numbers of job openings.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Getting Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

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Work Values

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Tasks

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.

Available Jobs/Careers

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Light Truck Drivers

Related Skills:

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Currently Employed

1,018,600

Projected Employment

1,079,100

Projected Growth

6%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings

Average National Pay

$34,730

Training Level

Some College

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Light Truck Drivers

Related Skills:

View this job on:

Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

1,018,600

Projected Employment

1,079,100

Projected Growth

6%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings

Average National Pay

$34,730

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.