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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.

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  • Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
  • Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • 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.
  • Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
  • Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
  • Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
  • Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations.

A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.

Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

6.9 / 7

Investigative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.5 / 7

Creative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.0 / 7

Helping people

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.4 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.1 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.4 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2023-08

3.1 / 5

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

2023-08

3.1 / 5

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

2023-08

3.1 / 5

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2023-08

3.1 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2023-08

3.1 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2023-08

3.0 / 5

Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

2023-08

3.0 / 5

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

2023-08

2.8 / 5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

2023-08

2.8 / 5

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

2023-08

2.8 / 5

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Talk to someone doing this work, look for a supervised activity, and explore the subjects that interest you. Admission, licensing and current program requirements should be confirmed with the relevant institutions.

Source preparation category: Job Zone 2 of 5 · 2026-02. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Related study fields

Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 53-3033.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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Data: O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex normalizes the presentation and adds exploration features; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed or tested these additions.