Life of a Truck Driver

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The trucking industry is a staple for the American economy. Most items and products move by trucks in some form or another. The ability to move things from one region to another is imperative to keep prices competitive. There will always be a need for CDL drivers to move things throughout the country. Here are a few things that you can expect if you want to get into this industry.

Travels

If you become a truck driver, travel is almost a guaranteed factor. Unless you work for a local company, you will be bringing your freight loads cross-country. Traveling presents the chance to have some amazing experiences though. As you travel, you will be able to see many things throughout the country.

Surprises

There will be some bad moments while you are driving. You may get a flat and need a 24 hour truck service. When you know about mechanics, simple things you will be able to handle yourself. You may get stuck in traffic or encounter car accidents that make you miss specific cut times. As long as you are able to get through some stressful situations, you will be able to make it through the tough times.

Long Hours

You are legally allowed to drive 12 hours a day and 70 hours a week. This means depending on who you work for, you may be putting in some long hours. If your situation allows for flexibility, this won’t be too much of an issue. If you have family and things to get back to, sometimes you may run late or miss the activities completely.

Finances

The opportunity to make a lot of money is there for you. If you work for yourself, you can make your own schedule. Many companies offer compensation by the mile, so the more you drive the more you make. The amount you make in an hour will depend on how much you are driving.

A truck driver is not known as a glorious drive. It is one that can bring in the money when needed though.