Why it’s a good time to be a truck driver

It’s no secret: there’s an employment squeeze in trucking. The economy is growing faster than trucking companies can hire new drivers.

This means there are a lot of opportunities out there for someone seeking a financially lucrative, stable and independent job. According to a recent survey, medium truck driver pay continues to increase.

Companies are beefing up incentive programs and dangling ever larger carrots to entice prospective drivers, which means you’ve got some bargaining power behind your job search.

Some companies are offering per-mile bonuses, while others are focusing on reward and recognition for a solid safety record. Flatbed haulers are seeing their vacation-pay, sign-on and referral bonuses increasing at a rate higher than inflation.

The American Trucking Association (ATA) estimated that the United States will need an additional 30,000 truck drivers over the next several years. Lacking economic upheaval, that number could climb to 100,000.

Are you looking for a solid career that will guarantee you good pay and excellent benefits? If so, find out how Double D Transportation can provide you with a stable job working for an established company. It’s a good time to be a truck driver.