Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
Transportation and Material Moving
This work covers motor vehicle operators who do not fit a more specific driving occupation. Day to day you operate the type of vehicle required, inspect it before and after trips, and keep logs of trips and deliveries. You follow traffic laws and safety rules, stay in touch with dispatchers or supervisors, and keep the vehicle clean and in basic working order. Settings vary with the assignment. It suits people who like practical driving work, routine inspections, and following clear rules without a narrowly defined specialty.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$37'180
Median Wage Market Position
$37'180
What you might do
- Drive the type of vehicle assigned that day
- Obey traffic laws on every run
- Inspect the vehicle before and after trips
- Log trips and deliveries as they happen
- Stay in contact with dispatch or supervisors
- Keep the vehicle clean and in basic order
Skills that matter
- Operating many kinds of motor vehicles
- Completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Logging trips and deliveries in writing
- Relaying updates to dispatchers or supervisors
- Keeping the assigned vehicle clean
- Doing basic vehicle maintenance between runs
AI & the future of this role
Many of these roles center on routine vehicle operation that automation may gradually absorb. Specialized cargo handling or site-specific judgment can still matter, but overall exposure tends to run relatively high.
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