What skills does a moving truck driver need?

A moving truck driver needs 21 essential skills including road traffic laws, road transport legislation, mechanical components of vehicles, vehicle cargo capacity, communicate with customers. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace moving truck driver jobs?

The AI disruption score for moving truck driver is 39/100 (moderate risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Transport & StorageDrivers and mobile plant operatorsISCO 8332

moving truck driver

Moving truck drivers operate lorries or trucks intended for relocating and transporting goods, belongings, machinery, and others. They assist in placing goods in the truck for efficient use of space and security compliance.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (21)

road traffic lawsroad traffic lawsThe rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.road transport legislationroad transport legislationThe regulations at regional, national, and European level on safety and environmental requirements for road transport operations.mechanical components of vehiclesmechanical components of vehiclesThe mechanical components used in vehicles, their maintenance needs, potential malfunctions and resolution actions.vehicle cargo capacityvehicle cargo capacityThe capacity and the limits of the commissioned vehicle in terms of weight, type of cargo it can handle, and other cargo loading specifications.communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.load bulk trucksload bulk trucksConduct activities associated with determining the itineraries and loading of bulk trucks.handle delivery of furniture goodshandle delivery of furniture goodsHandle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.drive in urban areasdrive in urban areasDrive vehicles in urban areas. Interpret and understand transit signs in a city, the regulation of traffic, and the related common automobility agreements in an urban area.read mapsread mapsRead maps effectively.perform cleaning dutiesperform cleaning dutiesPerform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.read pictogramsread pictogramsInterpret pictograms that indicate characteristics and required measures for handling objects through visual representations.use equipment for safe stowageuse equipment for safe stowageUse tools and equipment to perform safe stowage and ensure proper loading and securing of goods.ensure vehicle operabilityensure vehicle operabilityKeep the vehicle clean and in roadworthy condition. Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle and provide valid official documents such as licenses and permits where appropriate.use communication equipmentuse communication equipmentSet up, test and operate different types of communication equipment such as transmission equipment, digital network equipment, or telecommunications equipment.manoeuvre heavy trucksmanoeuvre heavy trucksDrive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.operate GPS systemsoperate GPS systemsUse GPS Systems.follow work proceduresfollow work proceduresAdhere to procedures at work in a structured and systematic manner.interpret traffic signalsinterpret traffic signalsObserve lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.store warehouse goodsstore warehouse goodsTransport goods in the warehouse and place them in the designated locations with precision in order maximise use of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments to facilitate this activity.carry objectscarry objectsCarry and relocate objects from one place to another adhering to health and safety regulations. Carry objects while maintaining their integrity.perform defensive drivingperform defensive drivingDrive defensively to maximise road safety and save time, money, and lives; anticipate the actions of other road users.

Optional (17)

animal transport regulationsanimal transport regulationsThe legal requirements relating to safe and efficient transport of animals.hazards associated with loading dangerous goodshazards associated with loading dangerous goodsThe hazards implied with the transport of determined dangerous goods, and the emergency actions and handling procedures in case of accidents with the goods during their loading or transportation.health and safety measures in transportationhealth and safety measures in transportationThe body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.mechanicsmechanicsTheoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.animal transportation vehiclesanimal transportation vehiclesThe types of vehicles for the transportation of animals and their features, the selection of appropriate vehicles and their safe use, according to national and international regulations.load animals for transportationload animals for transportationLoad and unload animals safely into containers or cages for transportation. Make sure they are secure and safely established in the transport vehicle.execute vehicle maintenanceexecute vehicle maintenanceExecute vehicle maintenance based on supplier or manufacturer instructions. This might include cleaning vehicle engine, cleaning vehicle interior and exterior, maintaining mileage and fuel records, pe...determine cargo loading sequencedetermine cargo loading sequenceDetermine freight loading sequence aiming to increase the efficiency of operations. Arrange loading so that maximum amount of goods can be stored.use packaging equipmentuse packaging equipmentUse fastening and packaging tools such as plastic strapping, applicators and adhesives, marking and labelling equipment, and tape.apply techniques for stacking goods into containersapply techniques for stacking goods into containersApply techniques required to stack materials into containers. Use techniques to maximise the space in containers.stack goodsstack goodsStack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.organise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacityorganise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacityOrganise the weight of loads to prevent overloading and imbalances in lifting equipment.assemble goodsassemble goodsAssemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.use traditional toolbox toolsuse traditional toolbox toolsUse tools found in a traditional toolbox, such as hammer, plier, screwdriver, and wrench. Observe safety precautions while operating these instruments.maintain inventory of toolsmaintain inventory of toolsKeep an inventory of tools utilised in the provision of services. Ensure that tool sets remain complete and suitable for use.analyse requirements for moving goodsanalyse requirements for moving goodsAnalyse goods to be relocated and their moving requirements. Check requirements and prepare actions to ensure appropriate transport of goods.