A horse-drawn wagon of freight took at least six months to go from coast to coast less than two hundred years ago. Today, a large truck carrying as much freight as thirty horse-drawn carts can make the same journey in as little as three to six days.

The demand has grown along with our capacity to carry freight. Today, almost everything you see, touch, and use have been transported by a truck at some time. Therefore, it should be no surprise that many truck drivers like to comment, “If you bought it, a truck carried it.”

No one is more qualified to testify to the veracity of that assertion than the hardworking men and women who are currently operating trucks.

So, how is the life of a truck driver? Let’s take a look now!

You’ll quickly discover that most truck drivers prefer to get an early start if you follow them. The actual timing will vary on the individual driver and the demands of the job, but you can anticipate getting up and hitting the road any time between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Before starting out on the road, drivers will examine the weather and the state of the route. Before heading out on the road, the truck will be inspected, and any necessary logs will be filled out.

Truck drivers frequently have a strict schedule once they’re on the road. Therefore, truck drivers must continuously be on the lookout for potential delays like slow-moving traffic or accidents.

The driver has no control over some factors, like hazardous weather and equipment breakdown. Truck drivers must make every effort to deliver their shipments on time since there is still an expectation that they will be delivered in accordance with the timetable.

There are many categories for a truck driver to work for, so there may be one that fits you. Here are some examples:

The pay for truck drivers varies by region, equipment type, and amount of experience. For drivers in the prime of their careers, the typical income ranges from $45,000 to $60,000. Depending on the firm and with a long history of safe driving, a driver may make up to $70,000 or more annually.

Like other employees, truck drivers working in trucking businesses have access to a full range of standard benefits like health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Most trucking businesses offer these benefits to your family as well, and they come in several forms including Medicaid and CHIP.

If you got interested don’t miss out on our next article where we will be focusing on how to apply and become a truck driver!