Heavy Vehicle Driver
Job Description
What looks genuine
Clear requirement: 5+ years experience + heavy vehicle license (HMV/HTV)
Responsibilities are realistic:
Driving trucks/buses
Vehicle checks
Logbooks & delivery records
Salary mentioned annually:
โน2.64L โ โน3.6L/year
๐ ~โน22K โ โน30K/month โ accurate market range
No mention of:
Registration fees
Deposits
Rental model
๐ These are strong signs of a legit employer-side job
โ ๏ธ What you still need to confirm
1. Company details missing
They didnโt mention:
Company name
Exact location
๐ Before applying, ask:
Company name
Work location (yard/site/city)
Type of industry (logistics, construction, etc.)
2. Work type (very important)
Heavy vehicle roles can vary a lot:
Ask clearly:
Local driving or long-distance/outstation?
Daily km expectation
Night driving required?
3. Working hours
They mentioned:
โPhysically fit and able to work long hoursโ
๐ That usually means:
10โ14 hour shifts possible
Tight delivery schedules
4. Additional duties
Loading/unloading included
๐ Confirm:
Do you have helpers?
Or you must do it yourself?
5. Benefits clarity
They only mentioned salary
Ask about:
PF / ESI
Overtime pay
Night allowance
Trip allowance
๐ฐ Salary reality
โน22K โ โน30K/month = standard for heavy drivers in Tamil Nadu
Can go higher if:
Long trips
Extra incentives
Specialized vehicles