Heavy truck and lorry drivers drive and tend heavy motor vehicles to transport goods, liquids and heavy materials over short or long distances. Task includes:

1. Overseeing the loading and offloading the goods
2. Safely transporting goods to and from distribution centers.
3. Obeying the rules of the road and following company safety regulations.
4. Maintaining a good relationship with customers.
5. Determining the most appropriate routes;
6. Ensuring that goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage;
7. Assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices;
8. Carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranging major maintenance and repairs;
9. Estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights.