Heavy-truck and lorry drivers drive and tend heavy motor vehicles to transport goods, liquids and heavy materials over short or long distances.
(a)   Tasks include -
driving and tending a heavy motor vehicle, such as a lorry with or without trailer or a dump-truck, to transport goods, liquids or heavy materials over short or long distances;
determining the most appropriate routes;
ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered, to prevent loss and damage;
assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices;
carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranges major maintenance and repairs;
estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights.