A transportation driver is a vehicle driver in the transportation industry. Some sectors in which these drivers may work include trucking, transit, ground transportation for cargo or passengers, and scenic and sightseeing transportation. In this role, you may transport people to sporting events or on tours, or you may work in the transit department for a city or organization, transporting commuters in a bus. You can also work as a non-emergency medical transporter. Your general duties and responsibilities vary based on where you work and what you transport.