Truck Driver
Transport goods and cargo between locations by driving trucks and heavy vehicles.
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- What's it like to be a Truck Driver?
- How to become a Truck Driver
- Latest Truck Driver jobs
- Top skills and experience for Truck Drivers
- Is Truck Driver the right role for you?
- Truck Driver role reviews
What's it like to be a Truck Driver?
Truck Drivers carry cargo from one place to another. They work with dispatching companies to get assignments. Sometimes Truck Drivers work independently, but they often work for trucking companies. They plan their routes, keep logs of their trips and inspect the cargo they’re carrying throughout the trip. Truck Drivers may choose to become licensed to operate a particular class of vehicle and specialise as a Heavy Rigid Truck Driver, Medium Rigid Truck Driver, Multi Combination Truck Driver, or Heavy Combination Truck Driver.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Taking receipt and delivering loads of cargo or product.
- Operating the truck, obeying all road safety regulations.
- Completing documentation relating to trips, such as logs, delivery dockets and timesheets.
- Logging any safety incidents.
- Checking the cargo throughout the trip.
- Communicating with the dispatcher regarding trip and cargo status.
How to become a Truck Driver
You’ll need an unrestricted, state-issued drivers’ licence for a period of time before progressing to a licence class that will allow you to drive a truck.
- Obtain a driver's licence from the licencing authority in your state.
- Establish a good driving record, and decide what class of vehicle you would like to operate.
- You can complete a Certificate III in Driving Operations (TLI31216) through TAFE or a local private institution. This course will teach you fatigue management, which is often looked on favourably in this occupation, as there can be long hours of continuous driving.
- There are truck driving training courses available at private training colleges throughout Australia. These courses range from beginners right through to more experienced.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Truck Driver employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Australian HR Licence
Australian HC Licence
Loading and Unloading
Australian MC Licence
Forklift Licence
Truck Driving
Australian MR Licence
Construction Induction White Card
Heavy Vehicle Knowledge
HC Vehicle
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Latest Truck Driver reviews
Dec 2024
A role that you never forget when you have experience being a long haul driver for long years.
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted High School (Year 12)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsI loved being a truck driver
(long haul) to explore the place where my destination.
You can see the place that you did know and you did not expense to buy a plane ticket or etc.
You're like a touri...
The challengesStay more time in loading and unloading places.
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Nov 2024
It is extremely wonderful driving a truck
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Business and Management
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsFreedom on the Road: One of the most rewarding aspects of truck driving is the independence and the chance to explore new places. The open road offers a sense of freedom that few other jobs can match....
The challenges
I enjoy the independence, the opportunity to see new places, and the sense of accomplishment in delivering goods that keep the world moving
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