USA Truck Jobs

You know what we mean - wake up, get ready for work, drive the same route each day, do the same job (such as operating a  forklift) over and over with seemingly no signs of progress or change.

Steven was in a similar spot before he decided to go after a truck driver job.  In fact, Steven went to another truck driving school prior to finding Driver Solutions.  He soon found out that a school with credit checks and loans was not the best option for him.  Driver Solutions, on the other hand, was able to find a company to sponsor his training (USA Truck) which meant no upfront tuition money and no credit checks. 

Not only was the ability to travel the country appealing to Steven, he also wanted to provide a better living for his family.  With a wife and 2 kids there were some upcoming expenses (such as dance school) he was going to have to take on and the first year potential salary that comes along with a truck driver job was encouraging.

We were able to catch up with Steven while he was waiting on this USA Truck Driver Trainer to pick him up.  Watch the video above for more from Steven! 

Considering A Truck Driving Job?
Are you ready to make a change?  If you like the idea of seeing the open road and getting paid to do it, go ahead and complete our secure online application to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your training and job options in the trucking industry. 

Finding a truck driving job isn't easy if you lack the experience necessary for trucking companies to consider you a safe driver. 

So, now we're back to the age old question - if you don't have any experience, how do you meet the qualifications to find the job?

Luckily, there are trucking companies that train inexperienced drivers...and Driver Solutions has partnered with two of these companies that offer some of the best entry level trucking jobs available in today's market.

PAM Transport and USA Truck both offer over the road trucking job opportunities for students that complete the Driver Solutions CDL training program.  This basically means that these companies are willing to cover the upfront tuition costs for you to get the training and basic experience needed to prove to them that you are a qualified CDL driver.  
Once you've completed the training, you'll be qualified for a trucking job opportunity with one of these companies.  For many students we talk with each and every day, this is the best option available for them to get the experience needed to enter the trucking industry. 

So how do you get started?

It's super easy.  Just complete our secure online application.  This does not commit you to anything and will allow you to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent who will answer any questions you have about entering the trucking industry. 

For more information, check out these related links:

• Where to Find Trucking Companies with CDL Training
• Find Companies Offering Trucking Jobs with No Experience Needed
• Looking for CDL Trucking Jobs with No Experience?

Driving trucks is something I always wanted to do. When I was a kid, I used to help my dad out on the farm an be at awe over the big trucks. Its was from then on I have always been fasinated by them.

When I was 12 yrs old, my dad passed away from a job accident and I was devistated. After I had gotten married I was laid off from a furniture retailer after being with that company for ten years. My wonderful wife told me 'You always talk about it, do it baby'. So I made the call to Drivers Solutions an went to trucking school in indianapolis, IN. A year has passed an I still enjoy every bit of my career, I'm with USA Truck and I'm about to enter there Driver Trainer program. Dreams do come true and if my dad was here, he would be so proud of my accomplishment.

Your Name: Timothy Seay
Truck Driver: Timothy Seay

If you are thinking about starting a trucking career, it’s vital that you have the right tools to help you learn and find success. The first thing you need to do is look for an effective training program that can teach you the skills and information needed to earn your CDL.

The best CDL training schools should have trainers with several years experience in the trucking industry, and should provide opportunities for students to learn rules and regulations in a classroom as well as get hands on driving experience.

Another great way to learn is from other drivers' experiences. We’ve put together a few quick links to some of the most helpful interviews of students that have gone through the Driver Solutions company-paid CDL training program.

Check out these articles and interviews to get some great tips on what to expect from trucking driving school:

•    Making Friends at Truck Driving School
•    Tips on Passing the Pre-trip Inspection
•    3 Part Interview with a USA Truck Driver
•    Getting a CDL License at Truck Driving School
•    Trucking School – It’s What You Make It

Driver Solutions is devoted to providing drivers with the right tools to start a successful career in the trucking industry. Our hassle-free training program offers an environment that fosters learning, allowing you to get your CDL and find great opportunities for your career.

If you’re ready to jump into the driver’s seat, take a few minutes to complete our online driver application and learn more about your trucking career options.

Are you trying to find companies that are offering truck driver jobs with no experience required?


Even if you've found a company with entry level trucking jobs available, you may be wondering how you go about getting started if you have no previous experience behind the wheel of a big rig... 

Surely you have to go through some type of training before they let you take the wheel of a semi tractor trailer, right?

Let's break everything down into 3 super simple steps to explaining how the Driver Solutions company paid CDL training program can help you get a trucking career started:

1. Complete Secure Online Driver Application - You are going to need truck driver training so you can get a CDL license to qualify for a job as a professional driver.  By completing the online application, Driver Solutions can work to find a trucking school in your area.  In addition to this, we will answer any questions you have about the trucking industry.
   
   
2. Consider Company Paid CDL Training - One of the biggest hurdles in starting a career in trucking is the cost associated with training.  It's for this reason that Driver Solutions offers the company paid CDL training option.  This means that a trucking company such as PAM Transport or USA Truck will sponsor your training and cover the upfront tuition costs.
   
   
3. Successfully Complete CDL Training & Start Your Career - We will work to qualify your application for a trucking job opportunity and schedule you to attend trucking school - that's right - we do the work for you as long as your application meets the requirements of the training progam.  Upon obtaining your CDL license at the end of training, you'll have the opportunity to start a new trucking career with a company you've agreed to work with for a period of 1 year.

While these 3 steps may seem simple enough, you still need to start from step 1.  So, go ahead and complete our secure online application so you can schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent today.

Truck driving is a career that offers great benefits and high earnings potential, that is if you know where to look for the right kind of jobs and if you have the right qualifications. To start your trucking career, you first have to attend a truck training program, pass your driver's exam and obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Upon completing these initial steps, you're considered qualified to pursue an entry level trucking job.

Here are some articles about the different career opportunities you can get as a qualified truck driver.

Is a PAM Transport Trucking Career For You?- PAM is one of the leading trucking companies in the country today. Are you qualified to be one of their drivers?

Wanted: 140,000 Truck Drivers For 2011- There are literally thousands of opportunities for you in the trucking industry. There is no better time to start a career in truck driving than right now.

Learn More About USA Truck- Start your career with USA Truck. If you are worried about tuition costs, you can apply for a company-sponsored program and we can help you start your training immediately.

Driver Solutions can help you start a successful career in the trucking industry. Take a few minutes to complete our online driver application and you'll be able to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your trucking career options. 

Are you looking for a trucking company that has a good compensation package and offers training that will help you improve your skills as a truck driver? There are thousands of driving jobs in the country today. When choosing a company to work for, it's important to get into a company that not only offers high pay and great benefits but also offer career growth opportunities.

USA Trucking is one of the leading trucking companies in the country that is continuously striving for quality service through on-time cargo arrival and efficient business processes. Just recently, they were given the 2010 Dedicated Carrier of the Year Award. This goes to show how serious the company is in assuring their customers that they only get quality service from them. Part of their quality service is proper training for drivers.

Drivers from this company are in demand in the industry because of the valuable training and experience they received. Be one of these drivers by getting into a truck driver training school that is affiliated with this trucking company. You can qualify for the company's driving positions if you graduate from a respectable school recognized by leading companies.

Let Driver Solutions help you get driving jobs from leading companies in the industry. Enroll in our training program today. You can visit us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more information on our program and company affiliations.

If you're looking to obtain your CDL and find a trucking job with no experience, you may be wondering:

• How do I get started?
• What does the process look like?

Here are 3 posts to help answers these questions:

• Are You Trying to Find Trucking Jobs with No Experience?
• How to Pay for Truck Driving School
• Getting a CDL License at Trucking School

The key to starting a trucking career is to secure an entry level trucking job and build your experience over the first year behind the wheel.  Once you've proven yourself in the industry, you'll improve your chances to advance or move on to something new within trucking. 

It's not uncommon for us to talk with a CDL training grad that's advanced to a Driver Trainer position with a company like USA Truck or PAM Transport in a year or less.  It's also not uncommon to talk with a graduate that has put in a year of over-the-road driving and moved on to a local trucking job with more home time. 

If you would like to start the process of finding a trucking job with no experience, complete our online application today.  This will allow you to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your trucking career options. 

Today, we have a guest blog post from Marsh Carroll.  Driver Solutions intitially connected with Marsh via a tweet about texting while driving.  Marsh was kind enough to send us a link to his new hit music video - Won't Start Texting. 

We checked out the video and decided we had to share this on our blog.  Marsh was able to connect with us via the Driver Solutions Facebook page to make this is a possibility.

Texting while driving is a serious issue that's definitely been a hot topic lately.  While not something to joke around about, Marsh does a great job of putting together a "fun" approach to a very serious topic.  Enjoy!

Below is the guest blog post from Marsh about his new texting while driving video (featured above).

Won’t Start Texting – A New Music Video About Distracted Driving.

Howdy!  My name is Marsh Carroll and I am a high school science teacher in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I am also the safety officer so I train my co-workers annually about the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).  This past year, to spice up the training, I composed a folk song called “The WHMIS Warble”. It became a YouTube sensation. A USA Today reporter saw it and asked me to make an American version – The OSHA “HAZCOM Song” was born. The HAZCOM Song became a huge YouTube hit. (As the trucking industry knows, HAZCOM is an important component in the transportation of dangerous goods.)

ZoomSafer, a company dedicated to reducing the level of distracted driving,  enjoyed that song so much that it asked me to make a music video about the dangers of distracted driving, specifically texting while driving . “Won’t Start Texting” was the result.

Won’t Start Texting tells the story of a trucker who has to transport 400 chickens and a pig from East to West.  There are distractions along the way but he makes sure to live by the chorus:

“Won’t Start Texting / Resisting That Temptation / Eyes on the Road / To My Destination”

I hope you enjoy the video and remember, texting and driving do not mix in any country.
Thank you.

For links to all my songs and more about me, visit www.marshcarroll.com.

Many people who are looking for better income opportunities have considered getting into the trucking industry. As a truck driver, you can earn as much as $40,000 in the first year.  And it gets even better as you gain more experience and continue to advance within the company to positions such as a driver trainer.  The setback, however, in planning to start a career in truck driving is the training cost.

A couple of weeks to a month's worth of training can cost you several thousands of dollars.  For many people, coming up with $4,000.00 - $7,000.00 isn't an option.  So, what do you do if you don't have the resources to pay for your training fee?  Do you just pass up on this great career opportunity?

If you are serious about becoming a truck driver, you can look for trucking companies that offer CDL training. Because of the demand for qualified drivers, trucking companies like USA Trucking are now able to sponsor drivers who have what it takes to be part of their growing team of drivers. With a company-sponsored program, you are able to train with no upfront tuition costs.  You are even pre-qualified for a trucking job opportunity prior to training. 

Get your training from Driver Solutions and we'll help you qualify for a company-sponsored program.  Take the first step right now by using the Apply Now button to complete your online application. 

USA Truck received the Dedicated Carrier of the Year award from Transplace in a symposium held in Dallas Texas on May 19.  Because of this, many drivers have started to gain interest in jobs offered by this company.  If you are one of the many drivers aspiring to work for them, here are some resources that will help you get started. 

Learn More About USA Truck- Get an overview of the company. By learning how the company started and being aware of their mission vision statement, you'll understand how it has reached the success it is experiencing today.

What Is It Really Like To Be A USA Truck Driver- Learn what to expect from the job and how you can prepare.

Part 1-Interview with John Henries- USA Truck Driver - A USA Trucker shares his experiences with the company. Find out why a lot of drivers are loyal to them.

Driver Solutions Training Program is affiliated with USA Trucking. Enroll in our program and have the chance to work with the best drivers from the leading trucking companies in the country. Don't forget to visit us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more training information.

Are you looking for a great career opportunity? There are thousands of job openings in the trucking industry. How do you know if you are getting into a company that can help you improve your skills and give you the necessary experience to excel in your job?

If you are looking for entry level trucking jobs, it's important that you look into a company's background and achievements. In this type of industry, you'll see drivers hopping from one company to another in search for the company that is able to give them what they want in their careers. A trucking company that is able to maintain a group of loyal truckers speaks volumes about how the company is managed. A company that is recognized and awarded by different organizations is also a good company to work in.

USA Truck has recently been given the Transplace 2010 Dedicated Carrier of the Year Award. Because of its continued innovations, they are able to get ahead of the competition and have proven to the trucking industry that they are a company worth getting into.

Driver Solutions can help you start your trucking career.  We'll find trucking companies that offer CDL training for you so you can start your training immediately and not worry about training fees. Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more information on our program.

John Henries came through the Driver Solutions training program in August of 2010.  He’s kept in contact with us via our Facebook page and we recently had the opportunity to do a phone interview so we could catch up.  Over the next 4 days, we will be posting this interview series, so be sure to check back.

Now, let's get started with part 1...


Q: Why did you decide to become a truck driver?

A: I am 45 from West Virginia.   I was working in Telemarketing and the hours were really going down.  It got to the point to where I was wondering if I was even going to have a job.  At that point for me, it was either work in the coal mines, on a river boat or truck driving.  I’ve always wanted to do it (drive trucks) and a lot of people in my family have worked in the trucking industry.  I wanted to take advantage of the timing, so I went to Driver Solutions.


Q: Why Driver Solutions?

A: My cousin went through the Driver Solutions program about 10 or so years ago and drove for PAM Transport.  He told me about it and recommended it to me.   I got on the Internet to check it out and decided to apply.


Q: How do you like it at USA Truck?

A: I love it at USA Truck.  I wouldn’t go with any other company right now.  I am getting the miles, I am getting the loads, and I am staying busy.  They are treating me good and getting me home when I request it. 


Q: How long are you out on the road at a time?

A: I am out about 3 weeks at a time.  I then get about 3-4 days at home.  The longest I have been out is 56 days.  This was a favor for my fleet manager.  He asked me first if I would stay out longer, so I agreed to help out.  Overall, USA Truck is great about getting drivers home and they will do everything in their power if it’s any type of emergency.


Q: How many miles are you getting a week?

A: I am getting between 2800 to 3100 miles per week.  When I first started, the miles were a little low until I proved myself and then the miles came my way.  I would say it took about 90 days.  If you really put your nose to it and you want to make money then you need to make sure you are eager, on time and prove yourself.  If you do these things you aren’t going to have a problem.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for part 2 of our interview with John!

USA Truck announced its 1st quarter results today and it is evident the company continues to move forward in a positive direction.  Here are some reasons why it's an especially good time to become a driver for USA Truck:

• The economy, in general, is picking back up as is indicated by a 11.7% increase in base revenue compared to the first quarter of last year.  The company was also able to improve operating cash flow, free cash flow and the overall health of the balance sheet. 

• While the economy is showing signs of improvement, there's still a good number of unmanned trucks (around 10%) remaining; meaning there are plenty of job opportunities with USA Truck.

• Cliff Beckham, President and CEO at USA Truck, continues to say, "We will not lower our hiring standards to man our trucks because the cost of doing so is much higher in the long-term than the short-term costs associated with elevated recruiting expense and reduced tractor utilization."

The first quarter results demonstrate that the company is sticking with its VEVA (Vision for Economic Value Added) strategic plan and that it understands the CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) program requirements for the Department of Transportation.

Beckham closed the article by saying, "We believe freight and capacity dynamics in the marketplace are favorable for additioanl pricing gains in the second quarter, which we expect will benefit all three of our business segments as we press forward with the VEVA strategic plan."

It's clear that opportunities are available in the trucking industry with USA Truck and the best way to get started is still through company paid CDL training.  Trucking companies aren't just looking for drivers, they're looking for qualified drivers.  And they're willing to leave some trucks unmanned in order to hire the "right" people. 

If you want to get the training needed to obtain your CDL and pursue a job opportunity with USA Truck, click the Apply Now button to complete an online application. 

If you are looking to become a professional truck driver, you're probably interested in employment that's stable, pays well and provides exeptional benefits.  Among the most repected names in the trucking industry, USA Truck is one of the top companies you can be proud to work for. 

To learn more about USA Truck, here are a few article links:

• Company Background - This blog post sheds light on the company's history and humble beginnings, the company's mission vision statement and a video that highlights the truck jobs offered.

• Entry Level Trucking Jobs - This article previews the possible job offers or positions in the company for newly hired truck drivers as well as how much you can make when you work for the truck company.

You can take the first step on becoming part of the company's well-paid top truck drivers by completing our online driver application today.
 

Welcome to part 4 of our interview with USA Truck driver, John Carpenter.  In today's segment, John answers questions about using social media as a truck driver.  He also gives the full run down on the electronics he uses in his truck to make life much easier. 

If you are just getting caught up with this interview, you can check out part 1, part 2 and part 3 to find out more about life as a truck driver. 

Q: As a truck driver, how do you use social media?

A: I stay in touch with my friends using my phone and checking-in on Foursquare.  We check-in at our stops to let each other know where we are going each day.  They all seem to like watching my travel and Foursquare is much easier than saying “here is where I am today.”  You can also add a little blurb to each check-in with a photo now.

I am brand new to Twitter, I’ve probably only been on for a month.  I really like it and I think the first thing that turned me on to it were the celebrities.  You can almost converse with them and you get to see their comments on the daily. 

I have always been a Facebook guy and still use it regularly.   And it was MySpace before that.  Not even sure if I remember my MySpace login now though.  That seems like 100 years ago. 


Q: You mentioned Foursquare, but do you use Facebook Places at all?

A: I use both Facebook Places and Foursquare, but it depends on where I am at and what I am doing.  Sometimes I use Facebook places to tag people if I am with a group of friends.  But Foursquare most of the time. 


Q: What other electronics do you use on the truck?

A: Well, all of my friend have TVs.  One has an Xbox, I have a PS3 and we all have laptops.  Most of us have iPhones or Droids.  I even have a scanner to send in my bills while I am out on the road.  It helps me save time and paper.  All my buddies are jealous of me now because I can scan my bills as I deliver.


Q: What kind of BlueTooth do you use?

A: I have a Blue Parrot that I picked up at a truck stop.  It’s a Bluetooth with noise cancelling that does a decent job.  It comes with 5 different head and ear pieces.  You can hang off to the side of the ear or hook to head piece that goes over head, another option that goes around neck.  I tried them all and went back to old school style of wearing it like a Walkman.

Today, we bring you part 1 of our 4 part interview with John Carpenter.  John came through the Driver Solutions training program in July of 2010 and has been driivng with USA Truck ever since. 

Find out more about why John decided to get into truck driving, what it's like working for USA Truck, and how many miles he's getting each week. 

Q: What were you doing before trucking and how did you get into it?
A: Well, I will be 36 this year.  Back when I was 18 or 19, I was working for Coca-Cola and got a taste of driving trucks.  My grandfather drove trucks and I’ve been around trucks a lot of my life because other family members worked jobs where it always seemed like trucks were around.  I always found trucks to be very interesting, but at the time you had to be 25 to drive a truck for Coca-Cola and I didn’t want to wait.  So, I went into restaurants and bars business doing some management.  Later in life, I decided it was time to look back into the truck driving.  I ran across Driver Solutions & C1 Training.  They had a trucking school campus near me and it seemed to make sense.  I filled out the application and talked with a recruiter.  Everything worked out for me and I got started with USA Truck.  


Q: Why truck driving?
A: I am a business savvy guy.  From a business standpoint, the trucking industry is almost recession proof.  There is always going to be a need for trucks and deliveries to be made.
From a personal standpoint, I love the travel, freedom, and flexibility that come with a trucking career.  I have the sense of being my own boss and for the most part, I am.  Now I do have a fleet manager, but on the day-to-day there is a lot of freedom.


Q: What is it like working for USA Truck?
A: USA Truck is a very supportive company.  I have a fleet manager that I talk with on a daily basis and he assigns me loads by working through the freight coordinator.  Right now, I am usually out around 5 weeks at a time and then I get 5 days off.  It’s almost like a mini vacation after putting in several weeks of hard work. 

As far as miles, I am getting about 3500 miles per week and for the most part other drivers I talk with are getting right around 2200 or so miles on average.  Last week was my go-home week and I was still able to get 2100 miles working Tues-Thurs.  I take my breaks, don’t abuse my time, and stick to my schedule. 

There are some times when things don’t work out as planned.  Just last week, I wasn’t able to make it home when I was originally scheduled.  That’s to be expected in this industry, but the important thing was my fleet manager put forth the effort and I could tell he really tried to get me back home – it just didn’t work out that way.  It still meant a lot that he took the time to try to work things out.

Overall though, I have a blast with my fleet manager and he keeps me moving.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for part 2 of our interview with John to learn more about his training experience and how he balances life on the road with family time. 

The Driver Solutions Training Program is an accelerated course designed to teach inexperienced truck drivers the basic skills needed to obtain their CDL and start a career behind the wheel.  Part of that process is learning skills out on the driving range with a CDL instructor. We caught up with a USA Truck driver while he was waiting on his trainer to pick him up and had the chance to ask him about this process.

Like any new skill, there are going to be times when things don't always come easily to you.  It's during these times that it's important to remember that you have an instructor with you for a reason.  Steve brings up a great point in this video - take a minute to sit there and calm down, then ask your instructor for help.  The instructors have a lot of experience and are always willing to help.

If you are interested in pursuing a driving job with USA Truck like Steven, just complete our online driver application by clicking on the Apply Now button in this post. 

There are many reasons that motivate individuals to become a truck driver.  Some are tired of their 8-5 jobs.  Others were laid off unexpectedly and looking for employment.  Others have retired from their main profession but are still looking for a "second career" to make some additional income.

For all of these reasons and many more, truck driving is a great career choice to pursue.  The rewards of becoming an employee for a company like USA Truck begin in the job description itself - you get paid to travel from point A to point B and see the country.  There is a true sense of freedom that comes from seeing things behind the wheel of a big rig without a boss looking over your shoulder.

Another big reward is the opportunity to earn up to $40,000 in the first year behind the wheel.  More that the truck driving pay, in that first year you also acquire truck driving experience that's priceless and will allow you to advance your career.

Here is a Driver Solutions' graduate who can tell you more:



The best truck driving school is one which can provide the best opportunities there are in the industry. It is also one that offers a complete program to meet and exceed your training needs.

Be it in a classroom setting or on the field training, Driver Solutions fits the bill. Complete our online driver application and start your new career just like Steven!

We brought you some great news this week about USA Truck announcing a scholarship program for its employees.  We felt this story deserved some additional coverage and did not want it to go overlooked, so here is a brief recap:

In a move that will benefit the employees of USA Trucking, its CEO and President Cliff Beckham announced the launch of a scholarship program for children of truck drivers who wish to continue a post-secondary education. Beckham stresses the importance of how important the employees' contributions are to the company and its stockholders and this is only one way of showing their appreciation.

"At USA Truck we recognize that our driver employees and those who assist them in providing safe and efficient service to our customers are essential to our success," said Beckham. This is included in the company's promise on enhancing the overall experience of internal and external customers.

The company's new endeavor will be administered by a division of Scholarship America, the Scholarship Management Services. All applications are encouraged to be in by March 1, 2011. Awarding of scholarships will happen in April, just in time for the start of the academic year.

With benefits like stable income, insurance, adventure on the road plus an academic opportunity for your children, a truck driver job with USA Truck is truly a wise choice.
 
Act now! Fill out our online application form. Let us help you move your career to success.