Occupations/53-3033.00
Light Truck Drivers
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
60%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
43%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
63%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Mostly routine
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
- Task
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- 02Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
- 03Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- 04Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
- 05Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
- 06Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.43
- Degree of automation2.67
- Time sitting3.56
- Originality (ability)2.12
- Conflict situations2.25
- Hands-on objects/tools4.19
- Outdoors / weather4.15
- Disease exposure1.45
- Decision freedom3.34
Top abilities
- Multilimb Coordination3.62
- Far Vision3.62
- Spatial Orientation3.50
- Problem Sensitivity3.25
- Near Vision3.25
- Trunk Strength3.12
- Static Strength3.12
- Stamina3.12
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.12
- Active Listening3.12
- Writing2.75
- Speaking3.12
- Mathematics2.25
- Science1.12
- Critical Thinking3.00
- Active Learning2.12
- Learning Strategies2.00
- Monitoring3.12
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
2 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Century College White Bear Lake, MN · Public | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 49.0205 | $6,000 | 100% | 31% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 49.02 |
Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN · Public | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 49.0205 | $5,800 | 100% | 33% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 49.02 |