[Core] [76% incumbents] Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
  DWAs: Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
  DWAs: Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  DWAs: Verify information or specifications.

[Core] [76% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Inspect motor vehicles. | Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
  DWAs: Read maps to determine routes. | Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
  DWAs: Load shipments, belongings, or materials.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
  DWAs: Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.
  DWAs: Record details of deliveries or shipments.

[Core] [75% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.
  DWAs: Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
  DWAs: Process customer bills or payments.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing or measuring devices.
  DWAs: Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
  DWAs: Collect fares or payment from customers.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.80 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Transportation (imp:3.41 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.38 lvl:3.51) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.86 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.63 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mechanical (imp:2.48 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administration and Management (imp:2.43 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.39 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:2.36 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.35 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:2.34 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:2.18 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Law and Government (imp:2.17 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.11 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.10 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Geography (imp:2.06 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Communications and Media (imp:1.97 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Physics (imp:1.95 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.78 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Building and Construction (imp:1.71 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.67 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Food Production (imp:1.62 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.61 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:1.59 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.53 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.51 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:1.44 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.44 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Far Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Response Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Night Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.54 lvl:5.29) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.41 lvl:4.83) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.39 lvl:4.77) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.36 lvl:4.23) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.21 lvl:4.41) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.11 lvl:3.61) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Getting Information (imp:3.75 lvl:2.92) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.74 lvl:4.15) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.71 lvl:4.03) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.70 lvl:3.70) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.65 lvl:4.18) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Processing Information (imp:3.62 lvl:3.06) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.58 lvl:3.55) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.48 lvl:3.83) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.41 lvl:3.32) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.36 lvl:3.33) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.35 lvl:3.31) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.30 lvl:3.35) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.28 lvl:3.95) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.25 lvl:2.84) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.21 lvl:2.79) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.15 lvl:3.04) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.08 lvl:2.54) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.08 lvl:2.80) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.07 lvl:2.93) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.90 lvl:2.74) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.88 lvl:2.45) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.83 lvl:2.56) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.74 lvl:2.87) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.74 lvl:2.64) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.72 lvl:2.07) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.71 lvl:2.99) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.68 lvl:3.35) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.60 lvl:2.60) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.40 lvl:2.80) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:1.79) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.23 lvl:2.06) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.17 lvl:1.63) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.09 lvl:1.74) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.08 lvl:1.69) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.59) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.28) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.27) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.10) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:0.81) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.80) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.74) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.69) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:0.45) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Initiative (imp:0.42) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.44) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 983,300
  annual_median    : $44,860
  annual_pct10     : $30,800
  annual_pct25     : $37,270
  annual_pct75     : $52,310
  annual_pct90     : $80,310
  annual_mean      : $48,770
  hourly_median    : $21.57

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($57,190)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($24,430)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.341x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:  476,090  median: $  47,600
  Retail Trade                             emp:  177,850  median: $  34,350
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  145,580  median: $  44,740
  Manufacturing                            emp:   35,970  median: $  45,040
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   26,890  median: $  43,360
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:   25,410  median: $  39,970
  Construction                             emp:   18,180  median: $  48,010
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   16,190  median: $  39,770
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   15,910  median: $  37,830
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   14,430  median: $  37,440

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:  476,090  median: $  47,600
  Retail Trade                             emp:  177,850  median: $  34,350
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  145,580  median: $  44,740
  Manufacturing                            emp:   35,970  median: $  45,040
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   26,890  median: $  43,360
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:   25,410  median: $  39,970
  Construction                             emp:   18,180  median: $  48,010
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   16,190  median: $  39,770
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   15,910  median: $  37,830
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   14,430  median: $  37,440

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A truck driver  (commonly referred to as a trucker, teamster or driver in the United States and Canada; a truckie in Australia and New Zealand; an HGV driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the European Union, a lorry driver, or driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore) is a person who earns a living as the driver of a truck, which is commonly defined as a large goods vehicle (LGV) or heavy goods vehicle (HGV) (usually a semi truck, box truck, or dump truck).


== Duties and functions ==
Truck drivers provide an essential service to industrialized societies by transporting finished goods and raw materials over land, typically to and from manufacturing plants, retail, and distribution centers. Truck drivers are responsible for inspecting their vehicles for mechanical items or issues relating to safe operation. Others, such as driver/sales workers, are also responsible for sales, completing additional services such as cleaning, preparation, and entertaining (e.g. cooking, making hot drinks) and customer service. Truck drivers work closely with warehouse associates and warehouse workers who assist in loading and unloading shipments.


== Types ==

There are three major types of truck driver employment:

Owner-operators (also known as O/Os, or "doublestuffs") are individuals who own the trucks they drive and can either lease their trucks by contract with a trucking company to haul freight for that company using their own trucks or haul loads for multiple companies and are self-employed independent contractors. Others also lease and make payments on trucks with the aim of purchasing them within two to five years.
Company drivers are employees of a particular trucking company who drive trucks provided by their employer.
Independent owner-operators are those with the authority to haul goods who often drive their own trucks, possibly owning a small fleet anywhere from one to ten, but occasionally as few as two or three.


== Job categories ==

Owner-operators, owner-drivers, and company drivers can be in these categories:

Auto haulers transport cars on specially built trailers and require specific skills to load and operate specialized trailers.
Boat haulers move boats ranging in size from 10-foot-long (3.0 m) bass boats to full-size yachts up to 60 ft (18 m) long using specialized low boy trailers that can be set up for each size of boat. Boats wider than 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 m) or 13 feet 6 inches (4.11 m) require permits to move and are considered oversize loads.
Dry van drivers haul the majority of goods over highways in large trailers. Contents may be perishable or nonperishable goods.
Dry bulk pneumatic drivers haul bulk sand, salt, and cement, among other things. They have specialized trailers which enable them to use pressurized air to unload their products. Commonly known among truckers as Flow Boys.
Flatbed drivers haul an assortment of large bulky items, such as tanks, steel pipes, or lumber. Drivers require the ability to balance the load correctly.
LTL drivers (location-to-location) or "less than truck load" generally refers to localized delivery jobs where goods are delivered by the driver at multiple locations, sometimes involving the pulling of double- or triple-trailer combinations.
Reefer drivers haul refrigerated, temperature-sensitive, or frozen goods.
Local drivers work only within the limits of their local areas. These areas may include crossing state lines, but drivers usually return home daily.
Household goods drivers, or bedbuggers, haul personal effects for families moving from one home to another.

Regional drivers may work over several states near their homes and may be away from home for short periods.
Interstate drivers (otherwise known as "over-the-road" or "long-haul" drivers) often cover distances of thousands of miles and are away from home for days, weeks, or even months on end. For time-critical loads, companies may opt to employ team drivers to cover more miles than a single driver.
Oversize load drivers transport oversize loads that exceed standard regulations. Special permits are required to transport oversize shipments.
Team drivers refer to pairs of drivers who take turns driving the same truck in shifts (sometimes spouses), or several people in different states who split up the haul (line haul) to avoid being away from home for long periods.
Tanker drivers (tank truck drivers; in truck driver slang, tanker yankers "tankies") haul liquids, such as gasoline (petrol), diesel fuel, milk, and crude oil, and dry bulk materials, such as plastics, sugar, flour, and cement in tanks. Liquid tanker drivers need special driving skills due to the load balance changing from the liquid movement. This is especially true for food grade tankers, which do not contain any baffles and are a single compartment (due to sanitation requirements). Fuel oil/petroleum drivers require special certifications.
Vocational drivers drive vocational trucks such as tow trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks, or cement mixers.
Drayage drivers move cargo containers (aka "piggy backs"), which are lifted on or off the chassis at special intermodal stations.
Bullrack drivers haul livestock locally, regionally, or nationally. The term bullrack refers to double-deck trailers used strictly for hauling cattle.


== Hours regulations ==


=== Australia ===

In Australia, drivers of trucks and truck/trailer combinations with gross vehicle mass greater than 12 tonnes (11.8 long tons; 13.2 short tons) must rest for 15 minutes every 5.5 hours, 30 minutes every 8 hours, and 60 minutes every 11 hours (includes driving and non-driving duties). In any 7-day period, drivers must spend 24 hours away from their vehicles. Truck drivers must complete a logbook documenting hours and kilometres spent driving.


=== Canada ===
In Canada, driver hours of service (HOS) regulations are enforced for drivers who operate a "truck, tractor, trailer, or any combination of them that has a gross vehicle weight in excess of 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) or a bus that is designed and constructed to have a designated seating capacity of more than 24 persons, including the driver." However, there are two sets of hours of service rules: one for above 60th parallel north and one for below. Below latitude 60 degrees, drivers are limited to 14 hours on duty in any 24-hour period. These 14 hours include a maximum of 13 hours driving time. Rest periods are 8 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period, as well as an additional 2-hour period of rest that must be taken in blocks of no fewer than 30 minutes.
The concept of "Cycles" refers to the total amount of time drivers can be on duty in a given period before they must take time off. Cycle 1 is 70 hours in a 7-day period and cycle 2 is 120 hours in a 14-day period. Drivers using cycle 1 must take off 36 hours at the end of the cycle before being allowed to restart the cycle again. Cycle 2 is 72 hours off duty before being allowed to start again.
Receipts for fuel, tolls, etc., must be retained as MTO officers can request them to further verify the accuracy of information contained in drivers' logbooks during inspections.


=== European Union ===

In the European Union, drivers' working hours are regulated by EU (EC) No 561/2006, which entered into force on 11 April 2007. The nonstop driving time may not exceed 4.5 hours. After 4.5 hours of driving, drivers must take a break period of at least 45 minutes, which can be split into 2 breaks, the first being at least 15 minutes and the second being at least 30 minutes.
The daily driving time shall not exceed 9 hours and may be extended to at most 10 hours no more than twice each week. The weekly driving time may not exceed 56 hours. In addition to this, a driver cannot exceed 90 hours driving in a fortnight. Within each 24-hour period after the end of the previous daily or weekly rest period, drivers must take a new daily rest period. An 11-hour (or more) daily rest is

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  Extract: A self-driving truck, also known as an autonomous truck or robo-truck, is an application of self-driving technology aiming to create trucks that can operate without human input. Alongside light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, many companies are developing self-driving technology in semi trucks to au

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  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_driver's_license
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  Extract: A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a driver's license required under 49 CFR Parts 300-399 in the United States to operate large and heavy vehicles or a vehicle of any size that transports hazardous materials or more than 16 passengers.

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  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platoon
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  Extract: A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch, but a platoon can be composed of 20–50 troops, although specific platoons may range from 10 to 100 people. A platoon is typically the smal

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  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delivery_(commerce)
  QID: Q2334804
  Extract: Delivery is the process of transporting goods from a source location to a predefined destination. Cargo is primarily delivered via roads and railroads on land, shipping lanes on the sea, and airline networks in the air. Certain types of goods may be delivered via specialized networks, such as pipeli

  Title: Glossary of the American trucking industry (similarity: 0.3607)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_the_American_trucking_industry
  QID: Q5571883
  Extract: A specialized set of jargon used within — or to describe the tools, equipment, types of employment, people and organizations involved in — the trucking industry in the United States.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Light truck drivers operate vehicles under 26,001 pounds GVW to transport merchandise and packages between distribution centers, businesses, and customers. They handle loading, delivery verification, route navigation, and basic vehicle maintenance while ensuring compliance with traffic regulations. This role forms the backbone of last-mile logistics and local distribution networks.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Light truck drivers begin by inspecting their vehicles for gas, oil, water, tire pressure, and brake functionality before loading inventory and verifying shipment contents against shipping papers. They navigate routes using maps and GPS while following traffic laws and established transportation procedures. Throughout deliveries, they communicate with dispatchers about delays or accidents, maintain detailed vehicle logs and cargo records, and interact with customers during package handoff. The role requires frequent loading and unloading of trucks, performing emergency repairs like changing tires or replacing fuses, and monitoring vehicle performance to report mechanical problems promptly.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful light truck drivers possess strong dependability and attention to detail, as shipping accuracy and on-time delivery directly impact customer satisfaction. They excel in realistic work environments requiring multilimb coordination for vehicle operation and spatial orientation for navigation and parking in tight spaces. Strong far vision and problem sensitivity help them anticipate traffic hazards and identify potential mechanical issues before they become serious problems. These individuals are methodical and cautious, following established procedures while maintaining the flexibility to handle unexpected situations like route changes or emergency repairs.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most light truck driver positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 74% of workers holding this credential and nearly 25% having less formal education. New drivers typically receive on-the-job training covering company policies, route procedures, and basic vehicle maintenance. A standard driver's license is usually sufficient, though some employers prefer candidates with clean driving records and previous delivery experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Light truck drivers can advance to heavy truck driving roles requiring CDL licenses, move into driver supervision or dispatch positions, or transition to driver/sales roles combining delivery with customer relationship responsibilities. Some experienced drivers become owner-operators or start their own local delivery services, while others leverage their logistics knowledge to move into warehouse management or transportation coordination roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 983,300 workers employed nationally, light truck drivers earn a median annual wage of $44,860 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $30,800 at the 10th percentile to $80,310 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $57,190 compared to Puerto Rico's $24,430, representing a 2.34x ratio. The largest employment concentrations are in Transportation and Warehousing (476,090 workers), Retail Trade (177,850), and Wholesale Trade (145,580), reflecting the role's importance in e-commerce fulfillment and local distribution networks. Demand remains strong due to continued growth in online shopping and same-day delivery expectations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Light truck driving faces moderate automation risk primarily in the vehicle operation component, though the physical handling of packages and customer interaction elements provide some protection. While autonomous delivery vehicles are being tested, the combination of loading/unloading tasks, navigating diverse delivery locations, and customer service requirements creates complexity that delays full automation compared to highway trucking.

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  [task_similarity] Couriers and Messengers (43-5021.00) — confidence:high
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    data: Multilimb Coordination ability (3.6 importance)
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