Route Truck Driver
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Delivery, Transportation, and Machine Operation Occupations
- Middle : Truck Driving Occupations
- Minor : Large Truck Drivers
Summary
A job that drives predetermined routes, loading, transporting, and unloading cargo.
Description
Route truck drivers use cargo vehicles (large trucks) to transport goods to their destinations on regular routes nationwide or within regions. Based on daily operation plans, they perform vehicle inspections, loading operations, safe driving, and unloading while complying with traffic laws and transportation industry regulations. Judgment based on weather and road conditions is required, and they also handle communication and coordination with operations managers and shippers.
Future Outlook
While the demand for route transportation is expected to remain stable due to the expansion of the e-commerce market, the nature of the work may change due to autonomous driving technology and logistics efficiency improvements.
Personality Traits
High concentration / High safety awareness / Punctual / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Fixed schedule operations / Long-distance driving / Night shifts / Shift work
Career Path
Senior Driver → Operations Manager → Logistics Center Manager → Sales Position (Customer Service)
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance / Cargo Loading and Unloading Operations / Large Truck Driving
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / GPS/Car Navigation Use / Operations Management Knowledge / Transportation Regulations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather and road conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work is essential for vehicle inspections and preventing cargo collapse. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because stamina is required to sustain long-hour driving and cargo handling work. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to create operation schedules and loading/unloading plans. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure fatigue from strict time adherence and long-hour driving. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routes are fixed and creative thinking is minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex numerical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Large Vehicle License
- Towing License
Aliases
- Regular Route Driver
- Route Truck Driver
Related Jobs
- Delivery Driver
- Long-distance Truck Driver
- Truck Driver (General Cargo)