A Driver (Light/Heavy Vehicle) is a transportation professional who operates motor vehicles to transport people, goods, or materials safely and efficiently. Light vehicle drivers operate cars, vans, and small trucks (typically <26,000 lbs / 11,800 kg). Heavy vehicle drivers (truck drivers, lorry drivers) operate large commercial vehicles, tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, buses, and specialized equipment. This role exists across every industry: freight and logistics (delivery vans, long-haul trucking), passenger transport (taxi, rideshare, bus), construction (dump trucks, concrete mixers), waste management (garbage trucks), emergency services (ambulance, fire), utilities (service trucks), and more. Drivers are the backbone of supply chains and mobility.
RIASEC Type: Realistic (R) Conventional (C), Social (S)
Light Vehicle Driver (Delivery, Rideshare, Courier):. Operate cars, vans, or small trucks on public roads. Plan and follow efficient routes (GPS, delivery apps, knowledge of local roads). Load, secure, and unload cargo (delivery) or assist passengers. Collect payments or signatures for deliveries
Core Skills (Free – Both), Safe, defensive driving (collision avoidance, space management, hazard recognition), Traffic law knowledge (speed limits, right-of-way, parking regulations), Navigation (GPS, maps, local road knowledge), Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, Light Vehicle Additional Skills