IS TRUCK DRIVING A GOOD JOB AND IS IT IN HIGH DEMAND?

Question

I AM NOW IN TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL AND ONLY HAVE TWO WEEKS TO GO BEFORE I BEGIN MY NEW CAREER AND AM KIND OF WORRIED THAT I HAVEN'T MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE

Answer 1

The demand, pay, and benefits for truck drivers is declining. With high gas prices, many truck drivers/companies are finding it harder to turn a reasonable profit. Eventually, there will be no oil left, and almost all foods and goods will be produced locally.

Answer 2

Don't think of it as your sole career.  Think of it as something you can always fall back on if you try other things.  There's always a need for truck drivers.

Congrats on getting certified.  Yes, there is strong demand.

Answer 3

yes u get loads  of money my stepdad did

Answer 4

It is in high demand.

some people consider it a good job, others don't.

I understand that the people who own their own truck ( the front part, not the trailer) make more money than others.

Answer 5

Depends where in the world you are???

In Australia truck drivers are in pretty high demand.

Answer 6

First off, congratulations on completion of your truck driver certification. I'm sure you will do well. Truck drivers are always needed and in demand. You have options to either work for a good company or start your own truck business. If you start your own business, you can be your own boss. Maybe consider starting a partnership and take turns driving. Someone I know is married to a truck driver and he makes tuns of money. Also, he has his own business, and he and his wife own a beautiful home together and have children. Their life together is very fulfilling. He and his wife have great benefits and go on lovely vacations every year. I think you will be happy as a truck driver. Consider all the people who go to expensive colleges, spent enormous amounts of money and still cannot find work after they graduated and worked so hard to get their degrees. A truck driver is much less likely to be unemployed. Good luck.

Answer 7

if you are married, it will suck, because you will have to spend two weeks at a time driving the truck all across america. if you are single, try doing team driving, and youll make lots of money. If you get a local job, they suck, youll be home everyday, but you will have to unload stuff from the truck, and im talking about a 48' trailer full of pallets weighting 2000 pounds each. and you will have to work almost 14 hours a day. It pays good, but it can be a hassle. I am a truck driver too, and i worked three months over the road, and four months local. then i decided that it was not for me.

Answer 8

yea its a great job with good pay

Answer 9

Yes if you are persistant and hard working.  My fiance is a successful owner/operator.

Answer 10

If you are willing to put in 2 years over the road ... you'll be able to get just about any kind of driving job you want . yes .. Class - A drivers are still in demand .

Answer 11

Well If you dont have a family and like to be alone all the time then truck driving is a good job to have. And they do make good good money. Your just never home hardly. But without truck drivers, this country would be nothing because how else would goods get anywhere?!

Answer 12

truck driving pays good if only you had a personal life to spend the money on. the hours pretty much say dump ur girlfriend lease ur apartment

Answer 13

1 transportation and distribution tool in usa

stay drug free and find the right company.  you want most $ per mile and family time

the younger you are the better since you can drive more and have no wife/kids responsiblity

find the right company and own your own truck...then you are your own boss

Answer 14

highest fatality rate per capita behind crab fishing.