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Is being a truck driver a good fit for you?

Drives a large truck or a truck and trailer to carry goods over long distances. May unload it.

What the work involves

  • Checks that all paperwork about the load is complete and correct.
  • Inspects loads to make sure cargo is secure.
  • Checks vehicles to make sure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment works well.
  • Gets receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collects payment when needed.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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