Truck Driver Test Assessment

About Truck Driver Test Assessment

Truck Drivers are responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. Some work locally making deliveries to businesses or customer residences. Route drivers typically work the same path making distributions to retail establishments, such as grocery stores. Pick-up and delivery drivers carry goods from a transport center to a business or private customer. These drivers usually operate in a particular area consistently. Over-the- road, or long-haul, truck drivers carry merchandise over state lines. In some cases, these drivers travel a consistent route, but others may work a variety of routes all over the country. Some commercial drivers specialize in carrying uncommon cargo, such as hazardous materials or cars. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver goods while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states.
• Load and unload cargo.
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
• Take orders for new deliveries.
• Drive long distances.
• Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
• Report to a dispatcher about any incidents encountered on the road.
• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
• Keep a log of their activities.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
• Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking.
• Get goods to a client on time.
• Take rest periods during a trip.
• Transport hazardous materials.
• Take special precautions while driving.
• Buy or lease trucks from other companies.
• Find and keep clients.
• Maintain a log of trips.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic Arithmetic Skills- Quantitative Aptitude
• Spatial Awareness- Abstract Reasoning
• The Ability to read and write English- Verbal Ability and Verbal Reasoning
• Knowledge of truck operations and necessary Government Regulations
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs

This truck driver test enables employers and recruiters to evaluate skills and job readiness of candidates. For this reason, the emphasis is laid upon evaluating the knowledge of applied skills gained through real work experience, rather than theoretical knowledge.

The online truck driver test may contain MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), MAQs (Multiple Answer Questions), Fill in the Blank, Descriptive, Whiteboard Questions, Audio / Video Questions, True or False.