Truck Driving Career Benefits
Truck Driving Career Benefits
Congratulations on earning your CDL! You’re about to start a rewarding career in the truck driving industry, filled with great benefits.
Starting Pay: $40,000/year
First year drivers average $40,000 to $60,000 their first year. Consider that you could possibly earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in as little as four weeks, the decision seems pretty simple!
Job Security
Truck driving jobs cannot be outsourced overseas like manufacturing—America’s drivers are essential to delivering goods and necessities safely across every state. With the American Trucking Associations estimating a shortage of nearly 48,000 drivers, demand for skilled professionals continues to rise nationwide.
Medical & Dental Insurance
A position as a truck driver comes with many benefits that are specific by employer. Medical and dental insurance are common perks in the truck driving industry.
401k Retirement
Plan
Earn money for retirement as you navigate the highway! Assuming your employer has a plan, and many do to remain competitive in the marketplace to attract professional truck drivers.
Life Insurance
Enjoy competitive options for life insurance depending on your carrier of choice! Assuming your employer has a plan, and many do.
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Professional truck drivers need vacation time to unwind from work and sick time to recover from illnesses. The amount of paid time off a driver receives depends on the employer’s offerings, and employers /carriers are competing to have you on their team!
Flexible Schedule
The type of license you earn (Class A CDL or Class B CDL) and whether you choose a position with local or long-distance runs are factors affecting schedule. Luckily, you can control what professional direction to take by being able to choose your employer / carrier.
See the
USA
See and explore our great nation while getting paid! Professional Truck Drivers call the open road their place of business and are privileged to travel across the country and see landmarks and points of interest easily!!
