{"id":4587,"date":"2020-05-27T10:27:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T14:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=4587"},"modified":"2020-05-27T10:27:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T14:27:46","slug":"underrated-truck-driving-career-advice-to-avoid-bad-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/underrated-truck-driving-career-advice-to-avoid-bad-decisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Underrated Truck Driving Career Advice to Avoid Bad Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;4587&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Underrated Truck Driving Career Advice to Avoid Bad Decisions&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>Everyone has an opinion about truck driving and whether it\u2019s a good or bad career, but ultimately, it\u2019s your decision. Will you rely on uninformed opinions or do your research? Use this truck driving career advice to make a wise decision that\u2019s best for <em>you<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 6 pieces of truck driving career advice for smart drivers<\/h2>\n<h3>Reflect on your why<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to start or grow in your career as a truck driver, it\u2019s important to consider why. It could be as simple as earning a good living or supporting a family, but maybe there\u2019s more to it. Before getting lost in the weeds of the how and what, focus your approach by pausing to reflect on why you\u2019re doing it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/60635908_m.jpg\" alt=\"truck driving career advice 1\" width=\"2508\" height=\"1672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/60635908_m.jpg 2508w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/60635908_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/60635908_m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/60635908_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/60635908_m-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/60635908_m-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2508px) 100vw, 2508px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Be sure you know the basics.<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your why figured out, turn to how. You wouldn\u2019t build a house without a foundation, and the same is true with a career. Start with the fundamentals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schneiderjobs.com\/truck-driving-jobs\/inexperienced\/become-truck-driver\">How do I start a career as a truck driver?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/cdl-resources\">What are the CDL (commercial driver&#8217;s license) requirements?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/trucking-industry-outlook-2020\/\">What is the career outlook for truck drivers?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Making sure you\u2019re qualified and don\u2019t encounter any clear deal-breakers could save you from wasting time thinking through the next pieces of truck driving career advice.<\/p>\n<h3>Evaluate your pros and cons.<\/h3>\n<p>Is truck driver a good career? Take a deeper look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/schneiderjobs.com\/blog\/post\/is-truck-driving-worth-it\">pros and cons of a trucking job<\/a> to find out, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is the independent work environment likely to make you feel free or lonely?<\/li>\n<li>Is bigger money worth being away from home longer?<\/li>\n<li>How important is a fast training process to make your next step quickly?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your list custom to your needs will determine how you \u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Compare companies.<\/h3>\n<p>Once you know why you\u2019re taking the next step into a trucking career, how to do it and what you really want out of it, it\u2019s time to explore who you might do it with \u2014 what is the best trucking company to work for?<\/p>\n<p>AllTruckJobs offers one of the most comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/trucking-companies\">trucking company directories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you find a few companies that interest you, be sure to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/schneiderjobs.com\/blog\/driver\/what-to-look-for-in-trucking-company-reviews\">trucking company reviews<\/a> to see how they line up with your why, how, and what research.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure you also \u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Look beyond the basics to evaluate the whole package.<\/h3>\n<p>Every trucking company puts its best foot forward. Maybe one offers the highest cents per mile, but can they guarantee enough miles to make it worth it? Read the fine print, ask the hard questions \u2014 look at the whole picture to make sure you\u2019re making a truly informed decision.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/how-much-do-truck-drivers-make\/\">What are all the factors of pay to consider?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-freight-to-haul\/\">What is the best freight to haul to meet your needs?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to consider total compensation, freight characteristics, realistic home time, equipment specs, company track record, and any other factors that fit on your pros and cons list.<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to real drivers.<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done your homework, the best way to confirm or challenge your suspicions is to talk to truck drivers doing the work. Not sure about a certain company or career consideration? Find a couple of drivers who already work there and have been where you are.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, their why pros and cons and preferences may differ from yours. So any truck driving career advice you consider needs to be filtered through your needs.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s ultimately <em>your<\/em> decision!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author: Schneider<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/schneiderjobs.com\/truck-driving-jobs\">Schneider<\/a> has been a leader in the trucking industry since 1935, offering a wide variety of truck driving jobs throughout the country that allow you to pick your freight type, number of drivers, and driving style. Schneider offers a multitude of pay packages, benefit offerings, home time configurations, leading equipment, and military-specific benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has an opinion about truck driving and whether it\u2019s a good or bad career, but ultimately, it\u2019s your decision. 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