{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:51.070Z","occupation":{"soc":"53-3032.00","title":"Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers","group":"Transportation & Material Moving","sector":"48-49","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":null,"description":"Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.","contextCovered":"Long-haul OTR, regional, and dedicated-route trucking; dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker configurations; team and solo operation; ELD-mandated electronic logs.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Pre-trip and post-trip inspections — perform per FMCSA §396.13 on a daily route under a trainer's review.","Class A CDL operation in fair weather — drive routinely on familiar interstate corridors with a senior co-driver.","Hours-of-service rules and ELD entries — record correctly across an 11-hour drive shift.","Coupling and uncoupling (fifth wheel, glad-hands, brake lines) — execute to spec on a paved drop yard.","Backing into a 90-degree dock — complete in three attempts under a yard-jockey's spotter direction.","Trip-planning basics (rest stops, fuel, scales) — produce for a single-leg run with a dispatcher's review.","Bills of lading and shipping documents — sign and reconcile for a routine pickup and delivery.","Defensive driving fundamentals (following distance, smith system) — apply consistently on a familiar route.","Truck stop and roadside repair contacts — know when to call dispatch vs. attempt a self-fix.","Fuel-stop discipline (route, brand, cents-per-mile target) — follow the company's fueling plan."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Multi-stop routes within a region — execute reliably across 3–5 deliveries per shift.","Adverse-weather driving (rain, snow, crosswinds) — judge correctly when to slow down or shut down.","Customer-site etiquette at warehouses and retail DCs — handle check-in, dock assignment, and lumper services routinely.","Light mechanical troubleshooting (tire pressure, fluid checks, fuse swaps) — perform roadside without dispatch.","DOT roadside inspection — present documents and walk an officer through the rig confidently.","Load securement (chains, straps, dunnage) — apply correctly to dry-van and flatbed configurations.","Refrigerated trailer ops (set-point, pre-cool, temperature recorder) — operate reliably on perishable loads.","Newer drivers on familiar routes — accompany during their first solo weeks.","Fuel efficiency techniques (cruise control, idle reduction, RPM management) — apply to meet a company MPG target.","Trip logs and settlement statements — reconcile with dispatch on a weekly basis without errors."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Cross-country OTR operation — run autonomously on routes you haven't previously driven.","HAZMAT, tanker, or doubles/triples endorsements — operate in regulated contexts with full compliance.","Complex deliveries (urban centers, narrow alleys, retail back-of-house) — execute without prior site walks.","Hours-of-service flexibility (sleeper-berth split, adverse-conditions exception) — apply correctly when conditions warrant.","Mechanical issues on the road — diagnose to component level and decide repair-vs-tow.","Customer relationships at recurring stops — develop into a preferred-driver status over a year of runs.","Newer drivers in a formal trainer role — partner for 2–4 weeks under company finishing-school programs.","Yard moves and trailer staging at dispersal depots — coordinate independently during peak loads.","Border crossings and customs paperwork — handle confidently on US-Canada or US-Mexico runs.","Bonus-track route assignments (high-value, time-critical) — earn through performance and accept responsibility."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Owner-operator economics (fuel, maintenance, tolls, insurance, tax) — manage with positive net per mile across a year.","Multi-driver fleet ops — coordinate as lead driver or team-relief on dedicated 24-hour lanes.","Mentor and trainer of new CDL graduates — coach to FMCSA and company standards across a finishing-school cohort.","Safety committee participation — contribute root-cause analysis on company incidents and near-misses.","Spec'ing equipment (tractor configuration, transmission, axle, tires) — advise the maintenance shop and management.","Driver-advocacy and grievance representation — represent peers in shop or carrier-level conversations.","Cross-functional projects with dispatch, safety, and ops — contribute as a senior driver-voice.","Specialty haul certifications (oversize, hazmat, tanker) — maintain across regulatory updates.","Customer-facing presentations (recurring shipper reviews, ride-alongs) — represent the company credibly.","Career path into dispatch, safety, or management — transition with credibility from a decade-plus of driving."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}