Automobile Delivery Driver (Land Transport Business)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that receives requests from car owners or dealerships and safely transfers and transports vehicles to designated locations.
Description
Automobile delivery drivers (land transport business) are responsible for driving and moving vehicles entrusted by dealers or individuals to specified locations. This involves route selection and operation planning in advance, checking road conditions, and ensuring safe driving from vehicle pickup to delivery. They also perform vehicle inspections, simple maintenance, checks to prevent damage, and customer service during handovers. Physical stamina and stress tolerance are required to handle long hours of driving and changing traffic conditions.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the maintenance and increase in automobile sales. However, with the advancement of autonomous driving technology, job content and required skills may change in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Punctual / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Direct Commute Possible / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Weekend Work
Career Path
Land Transport Staff → Senior Driver → Team Leader → Dispatch Manager
Required Skills
Compliance with Traffic Rules / Customer Service / Route Planning / Vehicle Driving Skills / Vehicle Inspection and Simple Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / GPS Navigation Operation / Safe Driving / Time Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed checks are necessary to prevent vehicle damage. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of driving and vehicle handling. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure stress from long drives or traffic jams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows manuals for driving, so little need for idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Medium-Sized Vehicle License
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License (MT)
Aliases
- Ferry Driver
- Land Transport Driver
- Vehicle Transfer Driver
Related Jobs
- Delivery Driver
- Taxi Driver
- Truck Driver
- Vehicle Manager