Light Truck Driver (W-2 delivery) — On-the-job English
Study in your language — but on the job you'll speak English. These are the real phrases you actually say for this work, with a note in your language. Not a script; common situations workers report.
Getting your route from dispatch
Which route am I running today?
Ask dispatch for today's route.
Loading at the dock
Is the manifest ready? I'll load the truck now.
Confirm the manifest, then load up.
Delivering to a customer
Delivery for your company — where should I unload?
Ask where to unload at the customer site.
Could you sign here for the delivery?
Get the proof-of-delivery (POD) signature.
Reporting a problem
One box is damaged — should I still deliver it?
Report damaged freight and ask the supervisor.
The customer refused the delivery — I'm bringing it back.
Delivery refused → return it and report.
Staying safe
I need a hand — this pallet is too heavy to lift alone.
Ask for help with heavy freight (avoid injury).
The loading dock is icy — it's not safe to back in yet.
Icy dock → unsafe to back in; tell the supervisor.