OTR Drivers typically work for trucking or logistics companies to haul loads for the company’s customers. The main job duty is moving freight from one location to another safely and on time. Unlike local or regional trucking jobs, OTR positions require candidates to haul loads throughout the country. Those long trips often require the Truck Driver to be away from home for days or weeks at a time.
O que um Over-The-Run Driver faz?
An OTR Driver, or Truck Driver, drives large trucks to haul products over long distances. Their duties include inspecting and maintaining the vehicle before every trip, keeping the goods safe during transport and documenting all the details of the trips, including how long they drive and the breaks they take.
Responsabilidades
Um Over-The-Run Driver deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir estão alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Over-The-Run Driver deve ser capaz de executar:
Securing the freight before leaving
Inspecting the vehicle before each trip to ensure it’s safe to drive
Driving the vehicle safely along a planned route for efficient deliveries
Logging all details of each trip, including time spent driving, breaks, mileage and expenses
Communicating with the dispatch team throughout the trip
Performing vehicle maintenance tasks
Habilidades necessárias
Um Over-The-Run Driver competitivo terá certas habilidades e qualificações, incluindo:
Strong driving skills
Alertness and attention to detail
Familiarity with regulations and laws in the trucking industry
Strong communication skills with customers and dispatchers
Problem-solving skills
Comfort with technology, such as GPS and transportation management software
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