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10 Reasons to Become a Professional Truck Driver

So you’re in a bit of a career rut. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. However, United Truck Driving School has your solution – become a professional truck driver. If you need a bit of convincing before enrolling in your interactive CDL training at United Truck Driving School, check out these 10 reasons to become a professional truck driver.

Salary

One of the best reasons to earn your Class A CDL and become a professional truck driver is the substantial salary you will receive. Entry-level drivers start at an average of $35,000 per year and it only increases from there.

Benefits

From insurance to 401K options, being a truck driver will provide you with more benefits and options than other careers. With a great salary and steady benefits, you’ll enjoy the road to success as a truck driver.

Hands-on Training

Many individuals learn best by ‘doing’. When you are learning the rules of the road and necessary skills during your Class A CDL training, you’ll complete a variety of comprehensive hands-on training lessons. These lessons are designed to prepare you for the open road.

Responsibility

Are you tired of having your boss constantly looking over your shoulder and only allowing you to complete meaningless tasks. As a professional truck driver, your company will trust you and your driving skills, and rely on you to get the job done!

The Open Road

Do you enjoy driving? If you love the open road, guess what? You’ll thoroughly enjoy being a truck driver. Many truck drivers simply love traveling along the open road.

Travel the Country

While driving down the open road, you’ll also have the opportunity to see new sights and sounds, and see new parts of the country. From the glorious mountains to the beautiful plains, you’ll experience travel like never before.

Meet New People

When you start your new career as a professional truck driver, you’ll meet new students during training with the same goals as you. You’ll form new friendships and bonds with your students, instructors, and future coworkers.

New Career Path

If you’re bored with your current job or are ready to launch your first career in a rewarding field, becoming a professional truck driver will provide you with excitement and a sense of accomplishment.

Job Security

The fact is, today’s economy is awful. People are losing jobs left and right – except truck drivers. No matter the state of the economy, we will always rely on truck drivers to deliver goods and transport necessary materials.

No Cubicles. Ever.

The best part about being a truck driver – you’ll never ever be stuck in a boring cubicle!

Ready to become a professional truck driver? Awesome! Enroll at United Truck Driving School today for the hands-on and in-depth training required to receive your Class A Commercial Driver’s License.