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Local Truck Driver Job Description Sample Template

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This free Local Truck Driver job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Local Truck Driver to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Local Truck Driver Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable Local Truck Driver to join our trucking company. You will be part of a team of drivers that transports materials or makes deliveries within a specific region. The duties of this position rarely involve driving overnight, so you should feel comfortable completing your route independently. All applicants for this position are required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL). Prior experience driving a tractor-trailer or tanker truck is a plus.

Local Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities

  • Transport materials along a predetermined route or schedule
  • Work primarily in one region or area
  • Document all deliveries and pickups
  • Follow all relevant safety regulations

Local Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
  • Ability to work shifts longer than 10 hours
  • HAZMAT endorsement preferred
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