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The day starts early

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for the delivery truck drivers

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and driver/sales workers

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who ensure local businesses

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open with stocked shelves,

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and may continue late into the night

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as drivers ensure that customers receive

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their products and services

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throughout the day.

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These drivers’ vehicles are lighter than semis,

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weighing less than 26,000 pounds.

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Delivery truck drivers

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and driver/sales workers

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need a thorough knowledge

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of their local street grid

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to plan their routes

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—especially which roads allow trucks.

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Light truck drivers drive

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small trucks or vans

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from distribution centers or stores…

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to homes and businesses,

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following an established schedule.

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Most work for retail

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and wholesale trade companies,

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or couriers.

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Driver/sales workers usually have

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a regular delivery route,

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and also visit potential clients

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to expand their sales.

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They might deliver an order

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to a hardware store,

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then promote a new product

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to the store manager.

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They also deliver and receive payments

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for goods such as take-out food

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or pizza.

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These drivers generally work full time.

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It can be physically demanding work

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—driving for long periods,

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lifting, and carrying boxes.

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Injury rates are higher

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than for most jobs.

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Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers

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usually have a high school education,

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and must have a driver’s license

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and clean driving record.

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A few weeks of on-the-job training

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is typical.