Truck Driver Job Description Template

As a Safely Delivered truck driver, you will ensure clients receive their deliveries on schedule and in a secure fashion. As needed, you will aid or advise clients on the safe removal of hazardous materials from your vehicle.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide clients with timely deliveries in accordance to Transportation Manager’s schedule.
• Maintain consistent and regular communication with Radio Monitors and promptly inform Radio Monitors of potential causes for delay such as inclement weather, flat tires, etc.
• Perform regular safety inspections on vehicle to ensure compliance with government and company regulations.
• Periodically check cargo during transport to ensure safe delivery and limit risk of unforeseen events.
• Demonstrate safe and responsible driving at all times including but not limited to observing speed limits, signaling appropriately and getting adequate nightly rest.
• When needed, aid client in safely unloading and moving cargo from your vehicle.
• Ensure all necessary delivery and transport documents are approximately signed and dated.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• 2-3 years of Class A driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Must be familiar with DOT driving regulations
• Must be able to work full-time
• Strong written communication skills
• Customer service experience preferred

Company Profile

At Safely Delivered, we handle have a unique clientele with specific demands, which means we like to hire only the most dedicated professionals. We specialize in the safe transportation of toxic waste, hazardous chemicals and a range of other materials requiring attentive transport services. In 20 years of operations, we’ve never had any mishaps or major incidents, because we but the quality of our services first.

Safely Delivered truck drivers are trained professionals with a deep respect for safe handling. Because we have such high expectations for every member of our team, we understand we must provide our team with all the tools to succeed. From extensive training on how to handle your cargo to sleep-friendly delivery schedules, we promise to provide every member of our team with excellent professional support as long as they continue showcasing the company pillars of accountability, dedication and professionalism. If you want to be part of a high achieving and supportive team, please send in your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Manager Phil Donahue at phil_HR@safelydelivered.com.

Best Practices

• When you are writing your job post, you’ll probably have to modify the above example to better suit your unique niche in truck driving sector. As you craft your own description, keep these best practices in mind:
  • Use bullets. Never underestimate the power of a bulleted list. Bullets make it easy to scan documents and relay information quickly. Whenever you have an opportunity, inset a bulleted list with short phrases. It’ll increase the chances of applicants reading the entire job post and applying for the position.
  • Use specific language. Though truck drivers can all expect to be driving large vehicles, your company’s transport standards may call for unique duties, training, etc. After reading your job description, the candidate should have a clear idea of what your company is about and the demands of the position.
  • Use ‘you.’ Addressing the reader directly with ‘you,’ gives your job description a personal feel. The direct connection helps the readers imagine themselves in the position, while using terms like ‘candidate’ or ‘potential hire’ creates more distance between your company and your professional pool.
  • Be succinct. Try your best to keep your job description under 700 words. Your job description should be informative, but it shouldn’t be an employee manual. Your trying to get your initial pool of resumes, so don’t risk loosing the attention of your reader with an overly long post.
  • Speak with professionals in that position. If you haven’t worked as a truck driver or it’s just been a while since you’ve been on the roads, speak with some of your company’s current employees. Understand their perspective as far as the demands of the job and what’s necessary to succeed.
  • Think like your ideal candidate. If you know what you are looking for, it’s time to think about what your ideal employee is looking for. Fill the post with information that compels quality applicants to choose your company first.