USA Truck

If you live in Los Angeles and are considering attending truck driving school, check out the opportunity with USA Truck.  The trucking company has expanded it's freight lanes and is adding Los Angeles-based truck drivers to its ranks.  The trucking company is providing company-sponsored truck driver training at a well-known truck driving school.  This is a great way to obtain your CDL license and get a great job in trucking.  You can save thousands of dollars in truck driving school tuition and there's no need to go out searching for a job.  USA Truck is committed to help new truck drivers succeed in their trucking careers.

For more details about the CDL training program, check out the USA Truck job posting on the the Driver Solutions website.  

I think a lot of people believe all the need to do is learn how to drive a big rig and they can get any trucking job they want.  While there are a lot of job openings in trucking, this approach is not the best route.  It's important to learn about all of the rules and regulations that are intended to keep both the truck driver and those he shares the road with safe. 

USA Truck is looking for truck drivers in the Memphis, TN area.  Currently, the trucking company is offering a company-sponsored truck driver training for new truck drivers.  This truck driving job doesn't require any previous driving experience.  You can start a brand new trucking career with a reputable, nationally-known trucking company.  This CDL training offer is available to all qualified applicants agreeing to work for USA Truck after completion of training.  There's no upfront tuition costs and no credit check required.  This is one of the best ways to obtain your CDL licensse. 

So if you are looking at a truck driving career, check out the truck driving jobs available right now with USA Truck in the Memphis area.  See the job posting info.

According to G.I. Jobs, which has recently released its list of the Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers, trucking companies such as J.B. Hunt Transport Services (ranked #16), Schneider National (#18), and Werner Enterprises (#25) are all committed to hiring veterans because they possess the skills and characteristics that make dependable and reliable truck drivers.

Of course, the qualities that veterans bring to the table are desired by most employers, but truck driving is an industry that most military veterans can adapt to easily with the long hours on the road, the loneliness that is often times part of the job description, and the extended periods between seeing family and friends.

There is no question that veterans are at the top of the list of applicants we like to see come through. Trucking companies already know that men and women who have served in the military have been trained by our country's finest, and will definitely make some of the best employees. Even if they know nothing about driving a truck, veterans are easily taught the skills that make a fine truck driver. Trucking companies know that military veterans are dedicated to service, are able to consistently follow through with orders, and are likely to make truck driving a career & not just another job.

Trucking companies understand that military veterans make great truck drivers and have gone out of their way to make the truck driving positions desirable to veterans. Schneider National, which has made G.I. Jobs list for four years, offers extended benefits and differential pay for soldiers deployed 18 months, guaranteed home time for weekend drill and annual training, a quick-hire process, and nationwide opportunities throughout their network of offices, maintenance facilities, and operating centers. Schneider, like many other trucking companies who made the list, understands that hiring a veteran is a great move for the trucking company as a whole.

The Driver Solutions Network trucking companies, USA Truck & PAM Transport, are also great places for military veterans to get their start as a professional truck driver. Just like many other trucking companies, the Driver Solutions Network trucking companies know how important their truck drivers are (they’re the backbone of the company) and having truck drivers with previous military experience is always a plus.

Since the U.S. started showing signs of a recession, many companies have tried to stay afloat, mainly by letting some or most of their employees go. Unfortunately, this has left many Americans without a job and nowhere to turn. Even people with great educations have been left in the dark, finding no work in their chosen professional fields.

So what’s a person to do?
Well…one industry that is, as I like to say, “recession proof”, is truck driving. Like nursing and law enforcement, the trucking industry will always be needed in the American economy. Many people looking for a job these days are beginning to realize a career as a truck driver just might be the answer. More and more unemployed workers are signing up for CDL training every week! And what’s so attractive about being a truck driver, you ask? Well, probably the potential to make great money. Your average new, inexperienced truck driver can make around $40,000 during their first year of driving. Not many other entry level positions have that kind of earning potential when just staring out.

How do you get started in trucking?
Starting a new career in the trucking industry isn’t as easy as you’d think, unless you’ve got a little help. Just going to a CDL training school or having your friend teach you how to drive a truck isn’t enough. Most trucking companies who hire truck drivers with little to no experience want them to go through a company approved truck driving school. If you just go out and pay for it yourself, you’re probably going to spend a lot of money and still not have a job. One thing you can do it contact all kinds of trucking companies to see if they’d be willing to hire you. Or…you can make it easy on yourself and contact the Driver Solutions Network.

Driver Solutions, a truck driver recruiting company, works with P.A.M. Transport & USA Truck to train and hire inexperienced truck drivers. Driver Solutions will make sure you’ve got a job offer with one of their companies before you even attend the truck driver training school. Not only that, but the company that hires you will sponsor the upfront costs for your tuition. And Driver Solutions works with a network of CDL training schools approved by both trucking companies, so you won’t have to worry about them accepting your education.

So, quit waiting around and get started in a new truck driving career today!

All across the country, CDL training schools have experienced a major increase in truck driving school applicants. With the country’s economy in its current state, many unemployed or underemployed Americans are turning to one of the most stable & best paying careers out there – Truck Driving!

A career as a truck driver has been one of the most sought after professions ever since the recession became a clear reality. The biggest mistake people make is not securing a truck driving job before they attend the CDL training school. They just don’t understand that it’s still difficult to get a job in the trucking industry, unless you go through a company program. Many trucking companies want you to attend one of their approved training facilities before you go to work for them. So just going out, getting your CDL, & then trying to find a driving job is not the way to go. If you find a company that you would like to work for, see if they have certain requirements for hiring inexperienced drivers.

Driver Solutions, a truck driver recruiting company, works with P.A.M. Transport & USA Truck to train and hire inexperienced truck drivers. And they have a network of CDL training schools approved by both trucking companies, so you won’t have to worry about them accepting your education. Driver Solutions will make sure you’ve got a job offer with one of their companies before you even attend the truck driver training school. Not only that, but they’ll sponsor the upfront costs for your tuition. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!

So, just do some research and find out if the trucking industry & a new career as a professional truck driver is right for you!

In the quarter ended June 30, 2009, USA Truck saw a 21.8% decrease in revenue from the previous year – $103.8 million in Q2 2008 to $81.2 million this year. In the first quarter of 2009, the company posted a net loss of $1.88 million and made a slight improvement in Q2 with a net loss of $1.1 million.

Clifton Beckham, President and CEO of USA Truck, said “We have driven profound change within our business model and there are measurable signs of progress within the various initiatives supporting our VEVA (Vision for Economic Value Added) strategic plan”.

Even with the company’s current results and the economy’s current state, USA Truck is still one of the biggest trucking companies in the industry to continue to hire inexperienced truck drivers. Through a partnership with Driver Solutions, you can get top-notch CDL training and a great-paying truck driving job with USA Truck in about 3 weeks! So don’t wait any longer to start your new career as a professional truck driver…check out the Driver Solutions Network today!

Despite the troubled economy and numerous trucking companies declaring bankruptcy, USA Truck, headquartered in Van Buren, AR, reports an improved first quarter in 2009, compared to the same quarter of 2008. Though still reporting a net loss, USA Truck posted a slight improvement in numbers – from a net loss of $1.95 million in Q1 2008 to a net loss of $1.88 million in the first quarter of 2009.

Cliff Beckham, President and CEO of USA Truck, said that “This quarter presented the most challenging operating environment that we’ve ever experienced, characterized by a severe contraction in freight volume.” Unfortunately, this squeeze is being felt all across the trucking industry. But, I see it as a good sign – that things might be getting better after all…slowly but surely.

North America’s largest truckload carrier, Schneider National, has stopped hiring truck drivers that have little to no experience behind the wheel of a big rig. Now, all open driving positions with the company have been reserved for veteran truck drivers. This is in part due to the state of the American economy, which has forced many trucking companies out of business and has allowed the remaining carriers to tighten their hiring criteria. Trucking companies like Schneider are able to stop recruiting inexperienced truck drivers because they say there are now more experienced drivers in the trucking industry than there are jobs.

But there is at least one company that isn’t affected and is still recruiting inexperienced truck drivers – Driver Solutions. The Driver Solutions Network recruits and trains inexperienced truck drivers, as well as obtains a job offer from trucking companies like USA Truck and P.A.M. Transport before the CDL training begins. So if you need a job or are looking for a career change, the trucking industry and Driver Solutions are great places to start.

I get asked a lot these days, "which trucking companies are still hiring new truck drivers?"  And my answer is both USA Truck and P.A.M. Transport are hiring new drivers that completed the Driver Solutions company-paid CDL training program.  You see, these trucking companies are very financially responsible companies.  They understand the costs involved with hiring a new truck driver.  And that understanding is a big reason each of these trucking companies are members of the Driver Solutions Network.  Both USA Truck and P.A.M. Transport do a good job of controlling their recruiting costs.  As a result, these companies have been able to continue to offer the company-paid truck driving school program when other trucking companies are lucky to just have a few trucks.  

So if you are looking around at CDL training options, take a close look at what the Driver Solutions Network can offer: a good entry level driving job, great benefits and job training that you can qualify for regardless of credit.  

The trucking industry is still one of the five fastest growing industries in the United States, and it will always be an important part of our country's economy. Truck driving jobs are in high demand and professional truck drivers are needed more and more every day. Because there are so many truck driver positions that need to be filled, some trucking companies are taking an extra step in helping you start a truck driving career by providing you with CDL training. With the Driver Solutions Network, companies like P.A.M. Transport and USA Truck will help you obtain a CDL license from a professional truck driving school and you'll have a job offer for a truck driving position before you ever attend the trucking school.

A career in the trucking industry is extremely stable, both professionally and financially. Most products are moved across the United States by trucks, and trucks will always be needed to transport America's goods. This means that there will always be a need for truck drivers. So if you're looking for a career you can count on in the long run, check out the many truck driving jobs that are available and learn how you can easily start a career in the trucking industry today!