VAN DRIVER

Roles & Responsibilities

A van driver is responsible for transporting goods from a designated pick-up location to a drop-off location. The items transported are varied and can range from furniture and domestic appliances to documents, parcels and food. Often, the goods are collected from a manufacturer and delivered to a retail outlet or to individuals for private deliveries.

Van driver duties and responsibilities:

Candidates who enjoy driving for long hours are suited to this role. A van driver often spends long hours on the road, on their own, in the vehicle. Below are some of the duties and responsibilities of a van driver.

. Collect goods from a manufacturer or warehouse

. Plan the delivery route in the most efficient way

. Load the vehicle in a way that ensures that the planned route matches the order of deliveries

. Contact recipients of the delivery while en route to ensure their presence

. Update the tracking system regularly so that customers know when their items will be delivered

. Record daily, weekly and monthly mileage as well as fuel usage

. Make deliveries, share any associated invoice with recipients and get customers signatures

. Update delivery records and return undelivered items