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Long-haul truck drivers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.

Line-haul and local truck drivers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Operate and drive straight trucks to transport goods and materials over urban and short inter-urban routes

B. May drive lighter, special purpose trucks such as tow trucks, dump trucks, hydrovac trucks or cement mixing trucks

C. Perform pre-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicles such as condition of equipment, and loading and unloading of cargo.

D. Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks, weighing over 4600 kg with three or more axles, to transport goods and material to destinations

E. Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo

F. Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes and cold storage

G. Perform emergency roadside repairs

H. Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

I. Record cargo information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in log book or on on-board computer

J. Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular telephone and on-board computer

K. May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

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2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Truck Drivers?
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3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Truck Drivers?
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4. How much does a Truck Drivers make?
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5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Truck Drivers"?
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6. How many Truck Drivers are employed part-time?
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7. How many Truck Drivers are self-employed?
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8. What is the average age of a Truck Drivers?
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