As a truck driver, how often will I get home?
As an over-the-road driver, you can expect to be away from home 10-14 days at a time. As a general "rule of thumb" you can expect to receive one day off for each week you are on the road. After driving over-the-road for 12 months, you would then have the required experience to seek a regional or local position.
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How much money can I expect to make my first year driving at truck?
First year truck drivers with a Driver Solutions Network trucking company can make anywhere from $33,000 - $37,000 in their first year driving. And in your second year you can expect to make around $50,000.
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Do the trucking companies offer benefits?
All of the trucking companies within the Driver Solutions Network offer benefits which may include medical, dental, prescription coverage, 401k and paid vacations .
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How often will I receive a paycheck from my trucking company?
All of the Driver Solutions Network trucking companies issue driver paychecks on a weekly basis, usually on Friday.
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How will I receive my paycheck?
Typically there are 3 different ways to receive your paycheck. It may be paid through direct deposit with your personal bank, it could be paid out with a company paycheck or it could be distributed through ComData. ComData can be used like a debit card.
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Why is the turnover rate for truck drivers so high?
There are many reasons why truck drivers leave their jobs at a high rate. Unfortunately, some people enter the trucking industry having underestimated the demands of the career. For some, circumstances at home require them to come off the road. Just like any job in any industry, a few drivers will disqualify themselves with poor decision making. But if you take your career seriously, you will enjoy a long successful career that can provide your family with a better standard of living.
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How many truck drivers are there in the United States?
Currently, there are over 3 million truck drivers employed in the trucking industry, making it a very stable job market.
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Why is the trucking industry a good career choice?
Truck driving is a good career choice because it is such a stable industry and it steadily grows every year. Almost everything you purchase has at one time been on a truck. Trucking companies in the U.S. will always be looking for well-trained, professional truck drivers.
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How many trucking companies are there in the United States?
Right now, depending on size and type, there are approximately 1.4 million trucking companies in the United States.
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