Occupation
Long-haul truck driver
Long-haul truck drivers move freight between cities, regions, or countries in tractor-trailers, often spending consecutive nights away from home. Alongside driving, the job involves inspecting the vehicle, securing and documenting the load, and keeping hours-of-service and border paperwork in order. The working day is shaped by delivery windows, weather, and traffic rather than by office hours.
Also known as: Lorry driver · HGV driver · Tractor-trailer driver · Over-the-road driver · Transport truck driver
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Part of Supply chain, transport and logistics
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What the work involves
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and record defects before the vehicle moves.
Confirm a route against height, weight, hazardous-goods, and road restrictions.
Load, secure, and sheet freight, or verify securement carried out by a shipper.
Drive scheduled legs while logging hours of service in an electronic logging device.
Complete bills of lading, customs documents, and delivery confirmations at each stop.
Report delays, breakdowns, and detention time to a dispatcher and agree a revised plan.
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How people commonly enter
A commercial driver training programme at a carrier school or public college, taken in preparation for a commercial licence assessment.
An employer finishing or mentored-mileage programme completed after obtaining a commercial licence.
An apprenticeship or trainee driver scheme where one is offered in the jurisdiction.
Moving across from local delivery, yard shunting, or vocational driving with the same carrier.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Regulated in most jurisdictions. Confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Pathways: Apprenticeship route
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Typical work context
- Works independently
- Involves travel
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Physically active
Works independently · Involves travel · Shift work · High responsibility · Physically active
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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