| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Logistics and Warehousing |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Fleet Supervisor |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | 3 to 6 years driving trucks on intercity routes |
Truck Driver job description template
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Job title: Truck Driver
Department: Logistics and Warehousing
Reports to: Fleet Supervisor
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Truck Driver moves goods by road, often over long distances between cities. They check the vehicle, drive safely to the destination, protect the load and documents in transit, and hand over goods against proof of delivery. Long hauls mean managing rest, fuel and route on their own. A good Truck Driver reaches on time without accidents, keeps the load and papers in order, follows rest and safety rules, reports problems early, and looks after the vehicle as if it were their own.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out pre-trip checks on the truck, load security, tyres, brakes and documents.
- Drive the assigned route safely, following traffic rules, speed limits and rest hours.
- Protect the load in transit and prevent damage, tampering or loss.
- Carry and produce the lorry receipt, e-way bill and vehicle papers as required.
- Deliver goods at the destination and obtain proof of delivery.
- Manage fuel, tolls and route, and keep to the delivery timeline.
- Report breakdowns, delays or incidents to the supervisor promptly.
- Keep the trip sheet, fuel and expense records accurate for each trip.
Requirements
- Valid heavy motor vehicle licence
- Minimum class 8 pass with ability to read documents
- Experience on long-haul routes is an advantage
- 3 to 6 years driving trucks on intercity routes
KRAs and KPIs for a Truck Driver
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| On-time delivery | Consignments delivered within the committed time above 95 percent |
| Road safety | Zero at-fault accidents and no serious traffic violations |
| Load and document care | Load and papers intact with no loss or detention from errors |
| Vehicle care | Pre-trip checks done and defects reported before they cause breakdowns |
| Expense accuracy | Fuel, toll and trip records accurate with no unaccounted spend |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Truck or trailer, GPS device, Fuel card, Trip sheet, Load-securing equipment.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Senior Truck Driver, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor
Interview questions for a Truck Driver
- What checks do you make before starting a long-haul trip?
- How do you manage rest and fatigue on an overnight drive?
- The truck breaks down far from any city with a time-bound load. What do you do?
- What documents must you carry, and what happens if one is missing?
- How do you keep the load safe and secure over a long journey?
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What does a Truck Driver do?
A Truck Driver moves goods by road, often over long distances between cities. They check the vehicle, drive safely to the destination, protect the load and documents in transit, and hand over goods against proof of delivery. They manage rest, fuel and route on long hauls, report problems early, and keep trip and expense records accurate.
What licence does a Truck Driver need?
A Truck Driver needs a valid heavy motor vehicle licence, since trucks and trailers fall in the heavy vehicle class. Employers usually expect a minimum class 8 pass, the ability to read documents such as the lorry receipt and e-way bill, and a clean record. Experience on long-haul routes is a strong advantage.
What is the difference between a Truck Driver and a Delivery Driver?
A Truck Driver usually runs long-haul intercity trips moving large loads and manages rest, fuel and route alone. A Delivery Driver runs local routes in a van or small truck making many drops in a day. Both move goods, but the truck role is long-distance and load-heavy while delivery is local and drop-heavy.