How much money can I make as a truck
driver?
If you're considering a career in the transportation industry, of
course you're going to wonder about
truck driving
pay.
As an entry level truck driver,
you can make between
$35,000 to $40,000 in the first year. For a job
which requires no previous experience, this is a solid starting
salary.
The other thing to consider when discussing truck driver pay is the
potential to advance and make more money. While it may seem
like just a truck driving...
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Focus
Becoming a truck driver takes a lot of focus. During
truck driving
school, you must focus on developing the skills you
need to successfully get a CDL license. In order to do this
in just 3-4 weeks, all distractions must be removed. You can
do this by getting all other areas of your life in order.
Make sure your family life is in a good state, you've budgeted for
training and most importantly that you're truly ready to make the
commitment to make a career change.
And once you've...
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Thinking about
truck driving school?
Wondering what it's really like to go from an inexperienced driver
to a confident CDL holder in 3-4 weeks?
How about the instructors, what's it like to work with
them?
Check out the video below as real truck driving school students
talk about the learning experience that is CDL training.
In this video, students will discuss training in general as well as
their experience with the truck driving school instructors.
On the surface, driving a semi tractor...
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1. Career Opportunities are
Available
Let's face it, there still aren't a lot of jobs available in
today's economy. If you've seen your "field dry up" and
are searching for something new, a
truck driving job may be a good
choice. As one student says in the video - it's either truck
driving or something in the medical field and a trucking career is
much easier to get started.
2. You Get to See the Country
Some drivers go as far as to call it a "paid vacation," but one
thing is for sure - if...
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Driver Solutions graduate, Nicole Reeves, is quickly approaching
the 1 year anniversary of her first
truck driving job. She started truck driving
school in late January of 2011, was able to graduate in mid
February and by March of 2011 she was an official over-the-road
(OTR) driver with
PAM Transport. Overall, she's
really enjoyed her time with the company and loves the freedom that
comes with working a trucking job.
For Nicole, becoming a truck driver was fullfilling a dream she's
had...
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Nicole
Reeves first applied with Driver Solutions about 1 year
ago today. She had always wanted to become a truck driver and
when some things finally fell into place in her life she realized
it was time to pursue this lifelong dream. She attended truck
driving school in Indianapolis and went to work for
PAM
Transport.
Fast forward to a year later and we're happy to report that Nicole
Reeves is loving life on the road with PAM Transport! Just
yesterday, she stopped by one of the truck driving...
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If you're looking to
find a truck driving
job with no experience, you need to fully prepare
yourself for that first year behind the wheel of a big rig.
You see, getting the first year of experience is the key, but it
can also be one of the biggest challenges you'll face.
Why? Because the first year requires you to make some
lifestyle changes that come along with being away from home for a
few weeks at a time.
Check out these must-read blog posts from Driver Solutions
to help you make the...
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2011 was a big year for the trucking industry. With the truck
driver shortage, the many FMCSA updates, and the increased
attention to distracted driving, the trucking industry had a busy
year.
Being a truck driver definitely comes with
benefits, like good pay, job security, and the ability to travel,
but potential drivers have to be ready for change. From the route
your drive and the loads you carry, to the rules and laws that
dictate what drivers can and cannot do, change is inevitable.
Driver
So...
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A recent article in the New York Times brought attention to a
rising issue in the trucking industry: obesity.
According to a 2007 study from The Journal of
the American Dietetic Association, a shocking 86% of the over 3
million truck drivers in the United States are overweight or obese.
Weight issues, especially those brought on by poor eating habits
and lack of exercise, can lead to serious health problems. These
health problems can lead to a shortened life span and low quality
of life.
Though...
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