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If you’re looking for work in a new field, learning about the hiring industries is the best place to get started. In 2022, very few industries are experiencing an employee shortage like the long-distance trucking transportation industry. The great news about this demand for new workers is that you can quickly get hired as a truck driver as long as you are qualified.
Why Truck Driving?
Truck driving is a great way to earn money. While you must already have a regular Ontario driver’s licence other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2, you can apply for certification as a truck driver in Ontario, Canada, no matter what kind of education or experience you already have. The only requirements you’ll need to get a truck driver’s licence are that
- You are at least 18 years old
- Can provide a valid medical report
- Can pass a vision test
However, you’ll also need access to a truck for your driving test. The exact kind of truck driving licence you obtain will depend on the truck you drive during your test.
Work Toward Truck Ownership or Business Management
Besides providing an easy way to get a new job, there’s plenty of room for career development in the trucking industry if you are eager. The best way to get ahead in the trucking industry is to save up the money you make as a driver to buy a truck of your own.
Once you find a quality vehicle like a Western Star truck for sale at a reasonable price, you’ll be able to start working on your own as a freelance truck driver. Since you’ll earn more money working independently rather than for a company owned by someone else, you’ll be able to save more money that you can put towards expanding your business.
Deciding on a Specialty
While part of your initial goal will be to be able to land a job, no matter what kind of truck driver you want to become, it can help you to stay focussed on achieving your goals by considering a particular type of work.
You may even decide to create a specialty to focus on when you operate your own trucking company. This way, you may be able to find a niche market with less competition in your city or town.
Some of the particular kinds of trucking jobs that you might want to focus on include driving:
- Long Haul Trucks
- Tanker Trucks
- Flatbed Trucks
- Construction Trucks
- Utility Trucks
- Dry Van Trucks
- Refrigeration Trucks
It can help to do some research to find out what kind of trucking jobs are in the highest demand before you purchase a truck on a whim.
There’s no doubt that anyone looking for an industry that has work to offer will find plenty of jobs available in trucking. If you’re looking for more insight as to whether trucking might be right for you, ask an experienced driver. You should also visit a used truck dealership to find out more about what it takes to buy a big rig truck of your own.
