Trucking is a truly unique job with many wonderful benefits. Today we are going to look at some of the best things about being a truck driver. If you’re looking for a change this may be the career for you!
Job Security
Trucking is a high demand profession. Everyone, whether they realize it or not, depends on truckers. Covid and supply chain issues show how essential drivers are and because of this, places are always looking to hire. Since the demand is so high many drivers get pre-hired before they enter training. Even if you aren’t pre-hired, the CDL you need to become a truck driver will only cost a few weeks and $3,000 to $7,000. Which is significantly faster and cheaper than a college degree.
Flexibility In Job Type
Due to demand many companies allow options like team driving, short vs long haul, bringing guests, even becoming a trainer or owner/operator are all options for experienced drivers. Just because you start out doing one thing doesn’t mean you are stuck doing it forever. Peoples’ wants and needs change and being a truck driver allows you to make those changes without necessarily having to make a total career switch.
Flexible Schedule
You choose what routes you take. Long or short is up to you. And while deliveries do have deadlines, what hours you work to get them there isn’t pre determined like most jobs. You make your own hours and have flexibility with your work while still earning a steady paycheck. Not everyone wants a 9 to 5 job and this industry not only understands, but fully supports that.
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Salary
If you are a safe driver who is willing to put the miles in, climbing up in pay scale is much faster than other industries. Drivers get raises based on goals like safe driving and on time deliveries. Signing bonuses and incentive programs are also fairly common. Putting even more money in your pocket. If you’re focused you can make serious money driving.
Travel
Unlike your standard office setting you are out and about all over the country, seeing every inch of it. With a bit of planning some drivers turn routes into mini vacations for themselves or with a partner. You are seriously getting paid to travel, how cool is that? Satisfying your wanderlust while helping keep America clothed and fed. You really can’t beat that.
Insurance
Many companies offer health insurance, vision, dental, and life insurance. Some even to entry level drivers which is unheard of in many industries. Even for experienced workers these benefits are becoming a much bigger perk with each passing year.
Sick Days and PTO
Another perk drivers get that is rapidly disappearing in other industries is sick time and paid time off (PTO). It is in the company’s best interest to keep you rested and healthy. A tired driver is often an unsafe driver. So these benefits aren’t only nice, they are necessary.
Freedom
As previously mentioned you make your own schedule and get to travel. But you also get to self manage and do things your own way. There is no boss over your shoulder micro managing every move you make. You are free to do your job how you see fit.
Diversity
Each day is a new view to see. A new area to explore. New people to meet. Or a new challenge to overcome. If the idea of sitting at a desk all day bores you to tears, consider trucking.
Bring Rover to Work
Many companies are fine with their drivers having pets with them. If an “office dog” is the new big office job perk. A truck dog/cat blows that out of the water. Who doesn’t want to hang out with their beloved pet all day long?
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Get Paid to Learn
Audio books and classes are often a favorite pastime while driving. Imagine getting to see the country, while learning or enjoying a great story, all while you’re getting paid!
It’s a Great Workout
This one depends more on what type of driving you do. Standard truck maintenance in itself is a serious workout though. But add in loading and unloading freight? You’ll shed pounds in no time. Who is going to complain about getting paid to workout?
The Truck Driver Community
Many describe driving as more of a lifestyle than a career. With trucking being so wildly different from any other job there is a strong sense of camaraderie between drivers. Only other truck drivers really understand what trucking is like. This forms some really strong, lifelong bonds. Even former truckers still keep contact with friends they made back when they were driving.
Make a Kid’s Day
Remember how on trips as a kid you loved to ask drivers to blow their horn? You can bring that joy to others!
Life Changes
Things happen and sometimes we find ourselves wanting a major change either in our personal or professional life. Trucking is a double whammy in providing both. If you are looking for something unlike anything else; trucking is just that.
Help Small and Large Businesses
As stated above everyone needs truck drivers. From big companies like Wal-Mart to your family owned hardware store, everyone needs supplies. You are the one that brings them.
Former President Trump made a point to address how truck drivers are the backbone of the American economy; “Nothing gets done in America without the hard-working men and women of the trucking industry. America depends on you for the fuel that powers our cars, the produce that nourishes our communities and the beautiful steel that stands up our tallest skyscrapers.” This was said during a speech given on October 11th 2017 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As a trucker you are directly supporting the American dream of owning your own business. No matter how big or small it may be.
There is no way to truly put into words how special and wonderful a trucking lifestyle is. For the right kind of person being a truck driver is a dream come true. Even for someone short term the experience in itself makes a lifelong impact.
As always be safe out there and don’t hesitate to reach out to us by phone at: (909) 746-0370 or by email at: recruiting@scetrans.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
