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

Candidates who enjoy driving for long hoursare suited to this role. A van driver often spends long hours on the road, ontheirown, in the vehicle. Below are some of the duties and responsibilities ofa 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 matchesthe order of deliveries
• Contact recipients of the delivery while en route to ensure theirpresence
• Update the tracking system regularly so that customers know w...