The use of on-board computers in commercial trucks has become a hot debate as safety advocates push legislation that would essentially outlaw them. However, many in the trucking industry claim the devices can be used safely and pose much less of a risk as cell phones and other similar gadgets.
Truck driving jobs require such technology in order for truckers to stay in communication with dispatchers, update employers, and get driving directions. What do you think?
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!
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.
If you are thinking of becoming a truck driver, now is the best time to get started. Due to a shortage of drivers, many companies offer better benefits to new employees, including a higher salary, a flexible schedule, and more health benefits.
To qualify for truck driving jobs, you must be at least 21 years old, have a clean history of driving, and be relatively healthy (have no medical conditions that would inhibit safe driving, such as loss of limb). Check with state regulations to ensure that you pass all CDL requirements.
If you meet basic trucker requirements, you can usually find a company to pay for your CDL training. Once you are certified, you can then find a job on the open road.
