This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for those in need, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.

Under direction of the driver manager, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, the incumbent operates a heavy-duty truck-tractor with semi-trailer hauling commodities for the Welfare Self-Reliance Department and General Church throughout the United States and Canada.

Duties include: Local driving in a safe manner by conducting daily vehicle inspections, performing simple maintenance, completing safety training, pre-planning routes, following all traffic laws, and working within Federal Hours of Service guidelines to deliver on-time. Local drivers typically travel within a 350-mile radius of the home terminal. They may also act as a terminal hostler, or haul farm commodities using specialized agricultural equipment which requires doubles, tanker, heavy-haul endorsements. Local drivers are paid piece rate for miles and stops; are responsible for their own meals and hygiene items, but generally sleep at home. Expectations include electronic data entry of trip information and hours-of-service records; loading and unloading trailers; refueling and cleaning the vehicle; finding ways to maximize payloads; and conserving resources such as diesel fuel. They serve as company advocates and church ambassadors in every interaction with customers and the public.