What to Expect With Truck Driving Job

Trucking companies are in continuous search for eligible and qualified truck drivers for their company

. Since the demand for truck drivers are high, companies are usually offering great compensation package and good benefits for their drivers. You may ask to yourself, what are the things that you might expect as you enter the world of truck driving job.

You may ask, how much you should expect to earn as a trucker. To give you an idea, as a beginner, you can expect an annual income of $30,000-$35,000 and can still be higher as you gain experience and stay longer on the industry. It will also depend on the truck driving job that you have. Usually long distance truck drivers earn more than the local. Team drivers also earn better since they are able to have more jobs and was able to deliver faster. But even if you are driving solo, or just a local truck driver, you can still earn a decent amount for your family.

A truck driver can also expect great benefits from their companies. Some companies allow their drivers to take along their family member with their trip for free. Isn't it great to travel with them and let them see the beauty of other places in the country.

Most companies also have medical, dental, insurance and disability benefits. Those were enough to feel secured with your job.

Companies also provide their drivers with toll gate pass to save you time while paying tolls. Some also equip their trucks with satellite radios and GPS System. Some even provide their drivers with cellphones or laptops.

Those were some of the things that you might expect from a trucking company that you will be working with, now you should also know and aware of what these companies expect from you as their driver. Here are some.

Companies expect you to be a good, safe and skilled driver and you should be physically and mentally able and healthy.

You should undergo a CDL training and pass the exams in order to have the valid CDL license.

You should have a clean driving record, but if you have some case in the past, you must be honest with the information that you provide in your application so that they will know what work or to which company you will fit.

It will be an advantage if your knowledge of DOT and HOS is updated and that you are familiar of different places in the area of your delivery.

It will also an advantage if you have a certification/license to carry specialized or hazardous materials.

Those were some of the things that the company might expect from you. It will give you great advantage if you are able to provide those things to your company. If you maintain a clean record in driving, you can expect to have more job opportunities and better compensation in the future.

What to Expect With Truck Driving Job

By: Armil Velos

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