Responsibilities Tasks
Plan or modify routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) or other navigation devices to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Professionalism in customer service
Load and unload cargo
Monitor vehicle condition and perform inspection of tires, lights, brakes, refrigerated storage equipment and other equipment
Adjust brakes
Perform emergency repairs along the route
Inspect trucks before, during and after the trip and monitor all aspects of vehicles
Receive and transmit information to the central dispatcher
Record information on cargo, service hours, distances traveled and fuel consumption