They must pay attention to the items that are selling well and estimate the amount and sort of goods that will be sold when placing the store's order. They establish a business relationship with store managers and sometimes recommend a change in a store's order to meet customer demand. Truck Drivers must be able to unload and load goods, therefore, they must be able to lift and carry heavy items. They also have to drive in difficult conditions such as bad weather, heavy traffic, and sometimes on mountain roads. Although trucks are being made with more comfortable seats and better ventilation systems, they may not have air conditioning.
Physical endurance is needed for long work shifts.
The California Projections of Employment, published by the Labor Market Information Division of the Employment Development Department, estimates that the number of Truck Drivers, Light in California will reach 154,830 by the year 2005, an increase in new jobs of 41,830 over the number there was in 1993. There will also be an estimated 26,710 job openings due to people retiring or leaving the occupation. Added to the 41,830 new jobs expected, this makes for an estimated total of 68,540 job opportunities through 2005. The outlook for Light Truck Drivers is good. The turnover among beginning drivers is high, and turnover due to retirements and career changes goes on all the time.