The trucking companies still can’t seem to find enough Class-A Commercial Driver License (CDL) qualified drivers. Also, if you believe the media and industry representatives, the worst of the trucker shortage still lies ahead and it’s tied to one of the things that long-distance truck driver hate most; the excessive wait times that they experience on a daily basis.Truck Driver Shortage Changes in our culture and the expectations of young people entering the jobs market rank highly among the causes for the growing shortage of drivers. Even though this is bad for everybody from trucking companies to consumers, the shortage of professional drivers shows no sign of going away. The statistics show that there will be a shortage of 50,000 in the United States in the next few years. In Canada, the situation is perhaps worse, a shortfall of 33,000 truckers in a smaller industry. As senior drivers in both countries retire, young CDL candidates aren’t replacing them at rates that keep …
The Worst Part of Being a Trucker
Geoff Craig, MBA
Geoff is a freelance writer with 20+ years of experience in truck and bus driving, dispatching, supervising, and training commercial driving teams. He writes topics on the transportation and trucking industry.
Dump Truck Driver Job Description
What Does a Dump Truck Driver Do? Professionals in this field are responsible for driving trucks that have open beds suitable for hauling garbage, paving materials, construction supplies, and more.Often times dump truck drivers will haul coal, crushed rock, sand, gravel, and other loose materials that otherwise couldn't be contained in a traditional truck bed.What are the Responsibilities and Duties of a Dump Truck Driver? Whether working in construction or any other field, dump truck drivers will be required to fulfill a number of responsibilities while on the job. These include but are not limited to:Follows I.C. regulations regarding driver logs Safely drives truck and materials to various destinations Understands how to use cranks and levers inside of the truck to dump contents of bed and tilt body Must have and maintain a clean driving record Understand and uses the truck's hard mount computer system with great accuracy Must operate and set …
Why Truck Driving is a Legitimate Career
It's a common misconception that truck driving is not a legitimate career because it doesn't require skills or training. However, drivers in this industry are required to carry a special license and go through extensive training.If this is a career choice you are considering, it's important to understand that it's a worthwhile field to consider. Those who become licensed and work hard can find truck driving opportunities all over the country. The Demand of Truck DriversWith the economy growing and businesses needing to transport goods all over the world, truck drivers are more in demand than ever before.While many drivers are required to drive cross-country, with the increased demand seen today, that's not always necessary. There are many freight companies that only need local drivers to transport goods around a limited distance.All in all, these professionals are helping to run a $700 billion industry that is continuing to expand nationwide. Important Facts About …
