Truck Driver vs Van Driver
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Pay
Truck Driver
$64,500 typical, a year
Most Truck Drivers earn $55,100 to $82,500 a year.
From 4,803 postings that list pay
26,896 open jobs now
Van Driver
$38,600 typical, a year
Most Van Drivers earn $35,400 to $43,700 a year.
From 263 postings that list pay
1,829 open jobs now
Truck Drivers typically earn about $25,900 more a year than Van Drivers.
What each one does
Truck Driver
- Safely operate commercial vehicles in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload cargo using proper material handling and load securement techniques.
- Prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery and pickup of goods to ensure timely and accurate service.
- Maintain communication with dispatch regarding delivery schedules, route changes, delays, or pickup instructions.
- Complete driver logs, inspection reports, and other required records in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Van Driver
- Safely transport passengers to and from destinations.
- Assist passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle.
- Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Complete required documentation and trip records.
- Report any vehicle problems or maintenance needs.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Truck Driver
Asked for in both
- Driving Record 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
More common in Truck Driver postings
- DOT Regulations 1 in 10 postings
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Driving 1 in 10 postings
- Tractor-Trailer Driving 1 in 10 postings
Van Driver
Asked for in both
- Driving Record 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 3 in 10 postings
More common in Van Driver postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Post-trip Inspections 2 in 10 postings
- Wheelchair Lift Operation 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Truck Driver
- CDL 7 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- DOT Medical Card 1 in 10 postings
Van Driver
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- CDL 1 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Truck Driver
Driver-CDL
White Cap$25.5 - $38.3/hr Employer statedSanta Maria_93454 OnsiteDOT RegulationsForklift CertificationCDLState LicenseVehicle Maintenance +2CDL B Driver - Local Routes
White Cap$27.85 - $41.75/hr Employer statedChantilly_20151 OnsiteDOT RegulationsForklift CertificationCDLVehicle MaintenanceState License +1CDL B Driver - Local Routes
White CapPay not stated Sharon Hill_19079; Bristol_19007 OnsiteDOT RegulationsForklift CertificationVehicle MaintenanceState LicenseDriver's License +1
Van Driver
School Van Driver
First Student, Inc.$20.12/hr Employer statedROSEBURG, ORCustomer ServiceCDLPost-trip InspectionsDriver's LicenseDOT RegulationsSchool Van Driver
First Student, Inc.$19.37/hr Employer statedBERRIEN SPRINGS, MICustomer ServiceDriver's LicensePost-trip Inspections
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