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Find and Apply for Trucking Jobs

According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), truckers have traveled to approximately 80 percent of communities in the United States. Truckers provide societies across the nation with essential products and goods. They will drive both short distances and cross country to deliver goods to businesses, warehouses and distribution centers.

Drivers have the option of choosing between truck driving jobs as:

Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers:

• Vehicles have a capacity of at least 26,000 Gross Vehicle Rate
• Cover long distances and can be on the road for weeks at a time
• Transports cars, livestock, liquid material, etc.

Light or delivery service truck drivers:

• Vehicles have a capacity under 26,000 Gross Vehicle Rate
• Cover short distances, delivering or picking-up in particular areas
• Typically loads and unloads merchandise for the business

Prospects for Trucking Careers

The ATA estimates that by 2018 the industry will transport more than half of the US freight tonnage. Because of the growing industry there are currently not enough drivers to meet the high demands of trucking jobs. Many trucking companies offer financing for truck driving school, making this profession a great place to kick-off a career.

However, while many enjoy the independent nature of these options, jobs within in the trucking industry are not solely limited to traveling on the road. Many opportunities lie within contract services, intermodal and truckload divisions. Another great place to look into job placement is the trucking company headquarters. These positions can range from office management to government relations.

Currently, those industry professionals are watching out for a proposal by the Obama Administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposal suggests a redirection of highway user fees to other infrastructure projects rather than spending allotted money towards the original purpose of the money, redeveloping crumbling highways. In 2009 the American Society of Civil Engineers gave a below average grade to the United States highway infrastructure. There is much ongoing debate over this issue from truckers to Senators. Those involved are still trying to decide whether this 'redirection' will yield the most effective results or whether the deteriorating infrastructure will continue to cause headaches and waste billions of gallons of fuel each year.