Hiring a driver can be a beneficial addition to your team and business, especially when you find a driver who can perform day-to-day tasks responsibly to ensure deliveries are made on time, passengers are transported safely and company equipment is properly maintained. Accomplished drivers demonstrate flexibility when adapting to changing circumstances, remain focused when working under pressure and handle packages and deliveries with care.
Contributions of a great driver:
- Drive safely in all types of weather, including rain, fog and light snow
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete deliveries and routes in a timely manner
- Properly maintain logs to track routes and deliveries
- Perform preventative vehicle maintenance checks and notify the appropriate contact of any red flags
- Identify ways to increase productivity and exceed goals
- Occasionally work overtime, evenings, nights or weekends
- Strive for zero preventable incidents/accidents
- Comply with all traffic regulations and safety rules
- Safely operate equipment such as vehicle power lift gates, carts and dollies
- Responsibilities
- Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip
- Pick up clients from the place and at the time they’ve requested
- Collect payments and issue receipts
- Assist clients with loading and unloading their luggage
- Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions
- Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed
- Answer clients’ questions about the area and local places of interest
- Ensure the car seats are clean and comfortable for all riders
- Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues
- Book car wash and detailing services to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car
A good Driver has excellent organizational and time management skills, which helps them be efficient with their work. They possess great interpersonal communication abilities so they can establish relationships both professionally as well as personally on the road while still maintaining safe driving practices at all times.