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4 Reasons to Become a Truck Driver
Jun 23, 2021

The life of a professional truck driver is a varied one. Now that the economy is steadily improving, truck driving has become a viable option for people with varying skill sets and personalities. Truck driving jobs are often filled by people looking for a change in scenery while others are looking for a new way to make money on the side.

As you work to take control of your financial future, the idea of driving a truck for a living may have crossed your mind. In order to truly understand the appeal of trucking jobs, you should be aware of the following benefits:

  1. It's an attractive option for anyone who just needs a job. The truth is that many people start out in trucking jobs as something to pay the bills. They need to make money and they want flexibility in their hours. Sean Connery, Elvis Presley, Charles Bronson and Richard Pryor were all real truck drivers before they became famous. Truck driving jobs provide the ability to drive whenever you want, as much as you want. You're in control. You get paid by the mile and you can choose to log as many miles as possible, or not.
  2. It's not all about your CDL license. In some areas of the country, CDL holders are in high demand but in other regions, not so much. Moving freight sometimes means moving.
  3. When it comes to finding a good-paying job, there are few options better than truck driving. With a median salary of $70,000, truck drivers are the best-paid occupation in the country.
  4. Truck drivers get to choose their own work schedules, for the most part. If you work for yourself, you get to choose when you start and stop work. Drive during rush hour and avoid traffic on your way home from work. Take off if you have family stuff to attend to or you’re just feeling too rundown for your shift. You can even drive when you’re feeling really motivated and enthusiastic or during those times when no one else wants to be up at the crack of dawn.

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