Commercial drivers play an essential role in transporting products and goods. With the long days and miles comes the opportunity to grow your career as a commercial driver. Discover five benefits of this productive career path.
Work is available.
Product always needs to be transported and the frequency of drives makes finding work accessible. In the U.S., 241,200 job openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are projected to be available by 2032. In Canada, 161,700 new openings for transport truck drivers are projected by 2031.
Pay is lucrative.
The median annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $54,320, and $39,950 for delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Truck drivers in Canada make an average of $48,750 a year, according to Talent.com.
Pay varies depending on multiple factors, including experience, location, and distance. In many cases, truck drivers can make much more than the median salary, even up to six figures. From earning additional license endorsements to maintaining trustworthy performance and choosing the right company to work with, there are many ways to earn higher pay.
Opportunity to see the sights.
Driving can require a strict schedule and take you to predetermined destinations, but you may have the opportunity to see unique sights along the way from roadway scenery to planning time after delivery to visit landmarks or iconic destinations.
Choose your own work schedule.
The ability to choose your own work hours can offer improved work-life balance. Drivers can opt to work outside of regular business hours and can plan their route to ensure deliveries are made on time and they have adequate time off.
Room to grow.
With three CDL classes (A, B, and C) and six common endorsements in the U.S. and four licence classes (1, 2, 3, and 4) and additional endorsements in Canada, you can expand your skills and knowledge, and become qualified for more jobs.
In the U.S., licenses are issued by each state, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration outlines the steps to getting a CDL. In Canada, commercial driving licences are issued by provinces and territories, and Transport Canada oversees federal regulations for drivers under the Motor Vehicle Transport Act.
Ready to hit the road?
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting CDL drivers in select markets now. Contact the office nearest you to learn more. And, job seekers never pay a fee when working with Express.
