8 Great Reasons to Consider a Career as a Truck Driver

[@bricksforwheels5206]

One look at the job bank, and I see about 30 jobs surrounding being a truck driver of some sort...! You're definitely right about there being no shortage of work for Truck Drivers!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi bricks for wheels - thanks for the comment. I'm thinking all I've learned about making videos, and that video could be soooo much better. But yes, you're right - there are lots of jobs for truck drivers. It's just getting that bit of experience that's a challenge. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@ericm1430]

I live in Ontario Canada, and theres over 1000 jobs in this province alone driving truck. You will certainly never be without a job

[@Bbcbaptistchurch]

Heard many reasons AGAINST but refreshing to hear reason FOR.. thanks!!! I have my Class 1 in Canada and at the young age of 61. Don't stop - age is also a benefit to trucking - if you like to drive you'll stay busy - not forced to retire.

[@mattG503]

I think trucking is a great career because it's not the same bs u have to put up with everyday inside a factory or office. Just yourself and the truck

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi mattG503 - Thank you for your comment. Trucking is a good profession my friend. Still, there are pressures from dispatch and whatnot. But it is a good if you like working alone my friend...for sure. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@firefighter2699]

I never thought about being a trucker before, but honestly, I am over the typical office job. Sure it’s probably not as great as it is in my head, but damn getting paid decently to see the country. I have a good friend who’s an owner operator and just bought his own semi, and another friend who just got hired and they both love it.

[@bryanhernandez7557]

Long haul sounds awesome, I want to see the country.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi bryan Hernandez - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And yes, there are some definite benefits to working long haul my friend. Have a look at this video to find yourself employment as a truck driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4WYfaCJYrmjj7M&index=2&list=PL0x-bChcUvwGCubq7hwj5EPege1hjY0om If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@yakamofishing8267]

Very inspirational. Don't believe all the negative people out there trucking is good

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi yakamo fishing - Thank you for your comment. You are correct my friend. The opportunities are endless in trucking. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@trep2219]

@@smartdrivetest My only problem with trucking is low family time.

[@Tiedye6336]

Rick truck driving would be perfect for someone that is living by their self without family around! It could be number 11

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Tommy Lund - Thank you for your comment. And you are quite right my friend. I was glad that I was single when I drove truck. It would be challenging for someone with children. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@wealthyintime1]

An unemployed truck driver is a newly licensed. Hard to get companies to give you a chance. In Nova Scotia, they have a one month long internship was part of their 3 month trucking course which means you have some experience.

[@smartdrivetest]

+wealthyintime1 you are right - it’s tough to get a job without experience. However there are jobs- see the video on how to get a job as a truck driver. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@johnfitzpatrick3094]

When you talk about autonomy, that doesn't include the dispatcher that wants to know where you are every 30 seconds.

[@saanchips3965]

Thank you great video

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Nik s - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@4395tjh]

Rookie here been driving 6 months, is there any companies that run across the US/Canadian border? Companies like Bison and Penner I've seen multiple times. But I'm wondering if there are US based companies that run to Canada? I enjoy the OTR life so far and would love to travel to Canada.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Lautesten - Snieder National, Swift and a few others. You're going to have more luck running into Canada if you're either on the East Coast on the mid-west my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@M.V85]

Its a kind of job you have to love, you shouldn't do it for the money because you'll be depressed in no time

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi M V - Thank you for your comment. And you are correct my friend. But isn't that more or less true for any job? All the best, Cheers Rick

[@M.V85]

Ofcourse ! But trucking is unique as its pretty much the only job your alone to yourself with your thoughts the whole time. Some people aren't cut out to live that way. For me personally i love it! btw your channel is awesome you have a new subscriber!

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi M V - Thank you for your response and welcome to the smart driver community. And you are correct my friend - it is a unique profession that you have limited contact with other people. I have to say though that cell phones have gone a long way to break down some of the isolation experienced by drivers. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Flipping_Assets]

What do you think about self driving trucks putting drivers out of work?

[@Killerrob-rn3os]

If it happens long haul will be the first to go but in our lifetime that’s it because in local there is a lot more to truck driving than driving automating it would not make any sense if u think about it

[@martyritz23]

What does "Pick the best answer, not necessarily the right answer" mean?

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Marty Ritz - Thank you for your comment and query. And this video will answer your question my friend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6vCgH6slLmVqKs&index=6 If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@sartikatika2802]

A like driver trucking.am basic bachelor engineer and job working for me,driving

[@thunderpop20]

I got my lincene

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Christopher Sewell - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate? Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Have a look at this video for getting a job: kzbin.info/aero/PL0x-bChcUvwGCubq7hwj5EPege1hjY0om

[@cybersaltconsulting]

Lol, love those helicopters!

[@smartdrivetest]

Yes, there are always challenges when filming!!

[@ironiam2689]

Hello Rick I have a question

[@charger19691]

Many trucking companies only hire drivers with a minimum 2 years experience. How many trucking companies will hire drivers with less than 2 years experience?

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi D J Tanner - Thank you for your comment.The reasons that these companies say 2 years experience is because of insurance company requirements. You can get a job with no experience, but it takes more work. Watch this video for some tips on how to get a job with little or not experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4WYfaCJYrmjj7M If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@KevZen2000]

Most truckers start over the road, until they have 6+ months of experience, without major violations.

[@johnfitzpatrick3094]

Look for companies that take student drivers, or drivers with less than 2 yrs. of experience.

[@rocky-yx8wr]

Hey Rick, what’s your favourite truck to drive 😃

[@smartdrivetest]

Highway driving: Peterbilt 379 - truck to drive and live in: Volvo. And your favourite truck my friend? All the best, Cheers Rick

[@rocky-yx8wr]

@@smartdrivetest Mine would have to be the fld 120 but the your right, the volvo is more comfortable to live in 😄 Cheers.

[@DieselTrucker2018]

I would NEVER get into trucking just to pull an air horn. Trucking is a dangerous job and more so today than ever!! It is Nothing to take lightly. People need to be SURE this is a career they really want to do before jumping in.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi DieselTrucker 2018 - Thank you for your comment. And yes, trucking is not just for honking the horn. It is a tough job, but for many there are a lot of benefits and opportunities that are not afforded in others. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@n.b.2164]

My wife will not let me go to trucking school. It's infuriating. I tell her it's worth it in the long run. I'm stuck at a low paying job and she doesn't want me to stop working. Sucks but I'll get that class A license somehow.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Wilhelm X - Thank you for your comment. And yes, there is a way when there's a will. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@Killerrob-rn3os]

If ur girl is holding u back leave her go get that guap my boy

[@user-pc7ef5sb6x]

Is it possible to travel to all 48 States and including Canada?

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Retro Red - it is possible. It depends on which long-haul company you get with. I would suggest that you make phone calls to some companies and ask them which corridors they run - which means where they ship freight mostly. Cheers Rick

[@grizzlygorilla5864]

ℛɛᴛʀᴏ ℛɛᴅ there are 50 states

[@johnfitzpatrick3094]

Most truckers don't make it to Alaska or Hawaii.

[@NeonBeeCat]

@@johnfitzpatrick3094 lol

[@josron6088]

If Trucking was so great everybody would be doing it there would be no shortage .there is no shortage is a retention issue everybody quits

[@aidanmcwhirter2612]

Well shit I might actually consider this as a career...

[@yonatanmakara6856]

Samr here i got no kids and not married. Ive always find it fascinated about trucking

[@srinivasulu3411]

Im driver in kuwait

[@je820rry7]

Any Tips for an 18 Year old interested in this buisness Industry What should i be doing for now?

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Je820rry - Thank you for your comment. Do you have to wait until you're 19-years-old or 21 to get your CDL license? I would suggest getting a job where you can drive a bigger vehicle. If you work for a moving company or other such place, often they have larger vehicles with a passenger vehicle license. Also, work for companies that pull trailers. All the skills you learn pulling trailers are applicable to the larger units - especially backing. And you could probably get your air brake ticket. In most places you can get your air brake endorsement on your passenger vehicle license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@AaronMartinCOOLVIDEO]

No one ever talks about the reasons why you should not be a truck driver.

[@smartdrivetest]

Hi Aaron Martin - Thank you for your comment. And yes, for some it's simply not a good fit; however, for others it is. And in exchange for the amount of education and training that is required to get into trucking, there are good benefits. But you're right, it's not for everyone. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@smtiic]

what are the 8 bad point being a truck driver

[@aliajaj5469]

Find me a job please !

[@smartdrivetest]

Where are you in the world and what kind of job do you want? All the best, Cheers Rick

[@aliajaj5469]

@@smartdrivetest Hi dear, I have experience in long haul, heavyweight cargo, liquid and solid ones and low loader. I live now in Iraq, and I'm looking for a job provids me suitable kind of life. Thank you for consideration.

[@aliajaj5469]

I start my career since 1998 .

[@smartdrivetest]

Do you want to work in Canada? If so, you have to get a work visa first. If somewhere else, let me know. Cheers Rick

[@aliajaj5469]

Definitely I wanna work in Canada , but I heard it's too difficult to get there by express entry unless you have provinces nominee or a job offer from inside Canada 1st. I wonder if you may help me that. Eventually, if Canada is a dream that is so far to come true, anywhere else I'll be open to. I appreciate your efforts. Have a nice day.

[@Chonstantin]

I feel like you can't be a trucker if you are not american :)))

[@smartdrivetest]

Ho do you figure my friend? There are truck drivers all over the world. Cheers Rick

[@Chonstantin]

@@smartdrivetest :))) I know, I have relatives that work as truckers and they win good money. We can go to the stores to buy things because of truckers.