Becoming a truck driver?

Age 19-Take any kind of delivery job/drive for UBER and or take logistics classes online. This direction will keep you occupied and in some money. In your spare time research the trucking industry, the logistics part, the over sized loads the hazardous materials. The dept of transportation website is full of useful information. Practice driving as reversing into a loading dock, even if you can not find a trailer to practice. When you near 21 then look for a truck driving academy and maybe you will be just alittle more prepared than the other rookies. Keep what you want in mind, but first you must pass truck driving school. Perform double clutching a manuel transmission. Back a semi truck hooked to a 53 ft trailer into a simulated dock. I had to back up in a serpentine manner around cones to pass. Do not underestimate cause you do not want to go home after failing.

Have you ever watched the "reality" TV show called 'Shipping Wars'? You don't need a commercial drivers license to drive a pickup truck to haul small loads, and you're not restricted to your home state. You just have to be very careful about which jobs you bid on, and watch your money to be sure you're not spending more than you earn.

You can also look for driving jobs that deliver RVs and travel trailers.

My advice to you is that if this is what you want to do go for it. Try to take it a step at a time. I suggest you do OTR (over the road) with a company. Get the feel of it for a while and see if you truly enjoy the experience of being a driver. I suggest do not get into any debt of purchasing a truck because it is a huge responsibility. First of you would have to be making payment on this truck for a while, secondly you are responsible for purchasing your own diesel (believe me its expensive), thirdly you would be on top of things such as IFTA, heavy weight tax if you work for yourself and so much to consider! Hope that helps =)

The benefits about driving for a company are when the truck breaks down, it's all on them. It's their money, their repairs, their truck. When it's you, a truck repair will set you back thousands, plus you'll lose your delivery, on top of the thousands in debt you'll forever be in from purchasing your own truck.

First, go to school and get your licence. Then, if you can't go straight into OTR trucking, try driving for a local company. Dump trucks are a good choice. Build a reputation so you have references when you get a shot at OTR driving.

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