A local driver operates a small to medium-sized vehicle, usually a truck, within a limited area. Local driver job duties typically include safely driving over freeways and surface roads, loading and unloading payloads and keeping accurate records of miles driven, deliveries made and inspections performed.
Local Driver 应该能够履行各种职责和责任。以下是 Local Driver 应该能够执行的一些职责和责任：
- Good judgment and a commitment to safe driving
- A comprehensive understanding of all relevant laws of the road and experience driving under varied conditions, at night and in bad weather
- Motivation to make their promised deliveries on time and without incident
- Solid communication skills for keeping in touch with dispatch, management, receiving clerks and law enforcement during inspections
有竞争力的 Local Driver 将具备某些技能和资格，包括：
- A valid and current Class B or C license to drive issued by the state where the driving will take place and without any points or conditions on it (other than correctable vision)
- A clean legal history, satisfactory physical condition and negative drug screen
- Reliable transportation to and from the yard
- The ability to use a radio or other communication device to stay in touch with dispatch
