On Tuesday (8/26), a truck crashed into a McDonalds just off of I-20. Two employees were injured, though not critically. The truck driver wasn’t inside the truck at the time of the accident. He was actually filling up when it happened. Police suspect that he either didn’t set the brakes or they failed.
I bet we can assume that there will be some open spots in the trucking jobs category. Let’s just hope the brakes failed and he really did remember to set them.
Many truck drivers don’t have the right etiquette for filling up–especially local truck driving jobs. I came across this page that details some of the expected and respectful rules when filling up.
The trucking industry can be pretty competitive. Companies are constantly going head to head to sign on the best, qualified drivers. What that means for us truckers is that because the competition is so vigorous, it is our advantage. Companies will pay more than normal because they are in desperate need. But you still have to be careful not to sign onto a company that is going to treat you horribly. One of the best of the trucking biz is Swift. Swift jobs usually offer the best benefits and compensation. They even offer bonuses on top of the normal compensation. Check it out!
The trucking industry just keeps getting bigger and bigger. The entire nation is dependent on us truckers because the majority of things they buy in the stores comes from us. The trucking industry is going so well, actually, that many companies are adding additional services specific to their local areas (Utah storage, and things like that).
But I’ve recently found some great resources about trucking. It is actually an online trucking magazine. It has newsworthy stories and other things–all pertaining to our job. Take a look!
If you’re currently in the market for a new cdl driver job, you’re in luck. Right now, there is a shortage of qualified truckers, and trucking agencies are increasing their wages to recruit top drivers. Despite the economy that seems to be up and down, there has never been a better time to find a truck driving job. According to a USA Today article, rail hauling is limited due to space constraints, and air freight is expensive, so more and more companies are looking to have good shipped via trucking methods. This is resulting in shipments waiting at freight centers because there aren’t enough drivers to haul the loads.
This is really good news for truckers. We can pick and choose the jobs we want, and the routes we want, because trucking companies are desperate for drivers. If you don’t have your current cdl, or your looking to switch careers, trucking is the way to go. Find a good trucking school, get your cdl (or update it), and you’ll be guaranteed good pay and a decent route. If you’re already up to date with your license, and driving for a company, shop around. Pay is increasing, and you’ll probably be able to negotiate a better wage. The time is perfect to find the right trucking job for you.
It’s amazing how in-demand truck drivers are these days. Usually there are shortages for employment options like this. From an economic standpoint, the demand is so high, and the supply is so low, that trucking companies are going to have to budge soon. That means they’ll have to pay better, improve benefits or wear potential truckers down with relentless recruiting. I’m interested to see where the market goes.
Even if other people don’t do it, it is courteous to get on your line and wait for him to move to his line when passing another driver. This stops some of the turbulence of passing. Many trucks have been sucked together if they don’t do this, even causing truck driver deaths. Be sure to do this to protect yourself.
Many drivers flash another driver after he or she passes. Some drivers use their brights to flash instead of turning off their lights. Don’t flash at all. If a driver is blinded and gets in an accident because your brights, you are at fault.
For new truckers looking for truck driving jobs, be careful when dealing with recruiters. They will promise you the best of everything. They are paid to be savvy trying to get you in their door. If they are promising you the world, be careful because they are spending too much money recruiting you with false promises instead of spending their money retaining drivers. Remember that you are in control of your life and you make the decisions.
Swift Trucking is the third largest trucking company in the nation. They have over 20,000 drivers, but are actively looking for more. Swift trucking jobs can provide you with a 401K and a benefits package.
If you meet the age and other requirements, you can begin training for a truck driving job today. Swift has training schools throughout the country, and will reimburse your training after you begin working for them.
