• Planning routes efficiently and delivering freight on time.
• Performing prescribed truck inspections before departure to ensure good running order.
• Documenting the freight's condition before departure and inventorying loads.
• Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its secure distribution throughout the trip.
• Supervising the loading and unloading of freight and obtaining the client's signature on delivery.
• Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, as well as minor repairs, when required.
• Logging hours and distances driven, rest stop durations, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
• Communicating any delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to dispatchers.
• Complying with federal and state trucking rules and regulations, including mandatory rest periods and weight restrictions.