Free heavy truck driver job description template
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Heavy Truck Driver job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Heavy Truck Driver
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Heavy Truck Driver who drives heavy trucks and trailers safely and on time, within federal and state rules. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Drive heavy trucks or tractor-trailers on assigned routes
- Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip
- Load, secure and unload cargo [if part of the role]
- Follow hours-of-service and traffic rules
- Keep logs and delivery paperwork accurate
- Report vehicle problems and accidents right away
- Communicate with dispatch and customers
What you need
- Commercial driver's license (CDL) [class required for your trucks]
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a medical exam and drug screening [as required by federal rules]
- Willingness to work [local, regional or long-haul] routes
Nice to have
- Endorsements such as [tanker, hazmat]
- Experience with [flatbed, reefer or dry van]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Delta Hauling, a small regional trucking company.
Delta Hauling is hiring a Class A Truck Driver for regional runs (home most weekends). You'll inspect your truck, haul loads on assigned routes and keep your logs accurate. A CDL and a clean driving record are required; we provide the truck and benefits.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a heavy truck driver does
A heavy truck driver drives heavy trucks and trailers safely and on time, within federal and state rules. Typical duties include:
- Drive heavy trucks or tractor-trailers on assigned routes
- Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip
- Load, secure and unload cargo if part of the role
- Follow hours-of-service and traffic rules
- Keep logs and delivery paperwork accurate
- Report vehicle problems and accidents right away
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says all long-haul drivers need a commercial driver's license (CDL). Federal and state rules also cover medical certification and drug testing, so confirm the requirements for your trucks before you post.
Training: Employers usually require a CDL; training programs and on-the-job training vary.
How much does a heavy truck driver make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What does a truck driver need to be legal?
A commercial driver's license, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, plus the federal medical and drug-testing rules that apply to your trucks. Confirm which class and endorsements your vehicles need with your state motor vehicle agency before you post.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.