Light Truck Drivers
Transportation and Material Moving
The route usually starts at a distribution center: contents are checked against shipping papers, then the van or light truck is loaded and later unloaded at the stop. Driving means following traffic rules, reading maps or directions, and getting goods there on time. Fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes are checked, and mechanical problems are reported. At delivery, bills or receipts may be presented and payment collected, while cargo, vehicle use, and billing stay in written logs. It suits people who like hands-on loading, following maps and schedules, and keeping delivery records straight.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$44'860
Median Wage Market Position
$44'860
What you might do
- Drive a van or light truck on delivery runs
- Load and unload packages from the vehicle
- Check cargo against the shipping papers
- Follow maps or directions to each stop
- Inspect tires, lights, oil, and brakes
- Collect payments and keep vehicle logs
Skills that matter
- Checking cargo against shipping papers
- Following maps and spoken directions
- Inspecting oil, tires, lights, and brakes
- Loading and unloading vans or trucks
- Collecting payments for delivered goods
- Keeping vehicle logs and cargo records
AI & the future of this role
Loading cargo, varied stops, and handing off packages still rely on hands-on work and on-site judgment. Dispatch and routing tools may streamline parts of the job, but physical delivery tends to keep demand from collapsing quickly.
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