Truck Driver Job Description Template

Job title

Truck Driver

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable truck driver to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will inspect trucks and trailers before and after trips, plan routes considering weight, height, traffic and weather and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trucks and trailers before and after trips
• Plan routes considering weight, height, traffic and weather
• Drive safely while following traffic laws and federal regulations
• Record hours of service with an electronic logging device (ELD)
• Secure cargo and verify loads against shipping documents
• Communicate with dispatchers, shippers and receivers
• Report vehicle defects and incidents
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of commercial vehicle operation and pre-trip inspections
• Independence and self-discipline and patience and focus
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• CDL Class A
• DOT medical card
• Endorsements
• Experience with tractor-trailers and sleeper cabs

Skills

• Hours-of-service compliance
• Backing and maneuvering
• Route planning
• Cargo securement
• Time management
• Professional communication

Work environment and schedule

Drivers spend most of the day in the truck cab, sometimes loading or unloading at docks. Long-haul drivers sleep in sleeper berths and may be away from home for long stretches. The job involves sitting for long periods and driving in all weather and traffic. Long-haul drivers often work long days within federal hours-of-service limits and may be away for weeks. Local and regional drivers usually work daily shifts and get home more often, sometimes with early starts.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.