Many companies require a specialist, whose duties, in addition to driving a vehicle, include the following: take the cargo at the warehouse, monitor its placement in the vehicle, observe the cargo before it is delivered and hand it over to the addressee, having correctly completed all the necessary documents.
These are the main responsibilities of a freight forwarder. In addition, others may be imposed, which are stipulated by his employment contract or an agreement on the provision of compensated services.
It is due to the fact that many drivers are not familiar with these working conditions that they quit their labor activity after some time. Therefore, it is a fairly common practice to accept an employee for an internship for the first time. This will allow both the driver himself to understand the nuances of the profession and understand whether it is suitable for him or not, and the employer to choose a suitable employee for himself.
The main employers for a driver-forwarding agent are manufacturing companies, carriers or distribution companies, often food delivery companies resort to their services when their own couriers cannot cope with the volume of work.
One feature that a future freight forwarder must take into account is that he will become a financially responsible person. That is, from the moment the goods are accepted and until they are unloaded to the addressee, he will be responsible for its safety. When you draw up a liability agreement, carefully read all the conditions and only then sign it. This will avoid problems in the future.
The advantage of this work is the irregular working hours. On the one hand, the lack of a clear schedule makes it possible to combine this work with additional income. Drivers usually plan their routes themselves. The rest time will also depend on the speed of work.
Requirements for the profession of a freight forwarder
How do employers want to see their future driver-freight forwarder? First of all, they must be literate, educated, sociable, polite - this will present the company in the best possible light. The driver-forwarder is required to have a representative appearance, since he is the face of his company and the opinion that the addressee will form about the company as a whole can depend on him.
In addition, care is needed in the verification and filling out the documentation, which will avoid problems and negative consequences for the freight forwarder. Also, it will not be superfluous for him to be accurate, as this will protect against problems with the safety of the cargo and the cleanliness of filling out the documentation. You will need to be in good physical shape to load cargo, and constant driving requires giving up alcohol.
Thus, this profession requires both mental and physical abilities. But she will be able to bring good profits, and besides, good workers can count on career growth.
