The Story of Sikh Truckers and Diversity on America’s Highway
For a long time, and maybe in some cases still, Americans painted a perfect, stereotypical picture of what a truck driver looks like. Male. White. Patriotic. However, everyone can agree that is no longer the majority demographic of the trucking industry in America. Now, more than ever, we’re seeing diversity in trucking. Younger generations and different demographics of people are embracing this career more than ever before. Women,...
The Factors of Pay: How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
Making money plays a big role in selecting a job. That’s a given. But for truck drivers, the amount of money that they make can be affected by several different factors. These factors can range from the region that the driver lives in, to the type of freight they are driving, to their years of experience. So, how much do truck drivers make? That’s the question that we’ll discuss below! The Average Salaries of the Industry With such a...
Local Truck Driving VS OTR: The Debate
You can picture the situation. You’ve made your way through trucking school, finished your training hours, and now you’re faced with an important decision. Do you want to take a local truck driving job? Or, would you rather travel a little further and take an OTR truck driving job. This is an important decision with a ton of factors so it’s important that you consider your options. Below we’ll take a look and compare local truck...
Truck Driving Jobs With No Experience | Gear Towards Your Future
So, you’ve just passed your CDL test and now you’re on the hunt for a job. You may have heard about all of the great benefits that come with being a truck driver, but you’re not really sure how to start your life after CDL school. But don’t worry, this is normal. Beginning any career can be nerve-wracking. This is especially when you’ve poured so much effort into learning a new skill like truck driving. Luckily, AllTruckJobs is here...
Why Veterans Make Good Truck Drivers
Imagine the open road stretched before you, your favorite song on the radio and fresh air blowing through the opened window of your vehicle. Driving can be therapeutic, and driving for a living is ideal for people with certain personality traits or lifestyle preferences. The trucking industry has various career options, from jobs for those who want to be home every evening to cross country driving opportunities. Plus, it can be a...
Heavy Lifting! 5 Tips for Hauling Oversized Loads
In the world of flatbed trucking, drivers can haul all sorts of unique types of shipments. Whereas dry van drivers don’t have to worry (as much) about the size and contents of their trailers, this isn’t the case for truckers hauling oversized loads. When a shipment can’t be feasibly broken down between multiple loads, it’s time to slap on that “Oversized Load” banner and scramble the pilot vehicles! Whether you’ve been a flatbed...