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Article: Commercial truck driver.(CAREER CURVE)
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- Techniques
- Article date:
- May 1, 2006
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Job Description
Truck drivers connect the east coast to the west coast, north to south, and are a constant presence on highways across the nation. Businesses, governments, medical facilities, retailers and others rely on trucks to pick up and deliver goods, because there is no other form of practical, efficient transportation that can deliver items door-to-door. Whether goods travel by ship, train or airplane, almost everything is carried by trucks at some point on its journey to the supplier, buyer or user.
Skilled and experienced truck drivers are sought after to ensure that cargo is secure and delivered in a timely fashion. Truck drivers keep the ...