Local Truck Driver Training
Local truck drivers deliver goods within a small region or urban area. Local truck drivers typically carry shipments from a distribution warehouse to businesses or homes.
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Education and Licensure
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The Occupational Information Network (O*Net OnLine) reveals that employers typically look for applicants with a high school diploma or GED certificate. In most states, local truck drivers with light loads must have a regular driver's license, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Training
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The BLS states that companies typically provide one to two days of classroom instruction that covers general duties, such as company policies, operating a vehicle, loading a truck, preparing delivery forms and maintaining company records. Drivers also receive training in the products that they deliver so that they can answer questions for customers.
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Tools and Technology
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According to O*Net OnLine, local truck drivers train to drive delivery trucks, specifically large goods vehicles (LGV) and light trucks that weigh less than three tons. Truck drivers may also train to use forklifts, jacks, lifts and wheel chocks. Drivers also typically learn how to use software for record-keeping, industrial control, inventory management and route navigation.
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