Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers spend their days transporting cargo across cities, states, or entire regions, operating vehicles that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. They conduct pre-trip inspections of their trucks, checking tire pressure, brakes, lights, and fluid levels to ensure safe operation. Once on the road, they navigate highways and local routes while managing tight delivery schedules and monitoring weather conditions. Drivers maintain detailed logs of their hours, mileage, and fuel consumption to comply with federal regulations.