The transportation industry can be a competitive, rewarding and challenging industry all in one. Have you ever thought about becoming a truck driver? Do you wonder if you are ready or have what it takes? Here we break down some signs that you are ready to join the transportation industry by becoming a truck driver.

You Have a Desire to Travel

As obvious as it may seem, you will need to be prepared to be on the road. Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to being on the road. Being on the road allows you to see and experience things that you may not be able to if you were not a truck driver. When you are a truck driver you get paid to see land all across the country that typically people do not get to see.

You Enjoy Working Alone

The majority of your work will take place on the road, in your truck, alone. Because of that, it is important to enjoy being alone. There may be times you have a passenger and that is great but typically truck drivers are alone. Most days your only in-person interaction will be when you stop for supplies or if it is a load or unload day. 

You Don’t Want to be Stuck in an Office

If you do not want to have the same hours everyday and go to the same place everyday then trucking is the right industry for you! Most days you are in a new place, can sometimes pick your own hours and have the opportunity to meet new people. Most of the time, it doesn’t matter what day of the week it is you are on the road.

You Want to be in a Stable Industry

Truck drivers provide a very necessary and important service. For that reason, the trucking industry is not going anywhere. In fact, it is growing as e-commerce and online shopping increases. There will always be goods that need to travel across the country.

Room for Financial Growth

As a truck driver, with experience comes a salary increase. Typically, starting out a salary for a truck driver is approximately $58,000/year with an earning potential of up to $142,000/year. Your yearly salary will depend on what carrier you work for and how much you work in the year, just like most careers. One advantage of the trucking industry is that you can earn that amount without having large student debt. Although trucking does require training, you will not need to take years to complete a degree.

If any or all of this sounds appealing to you, then you should consider a career as a truck driver. There are many opportunities out on the road. Some carriers even provide signing bonuses when you start out. There are also many truck driving schools that can help you find work once you are done their program.

RESOURCES

https://www.truckdriveracademy.com/5-signs-youre-ready-for-life-as-a-truck-driver/

https://www.assuredstandard.com/5-signs-youre-meant-to-be-a-truck-driver/