· long-distance driving
· Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
· Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
· Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
· Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
· Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
· Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
· Complying with truck driving rules and regulations
· Reporting defects, accidents and violations
· Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
