With the U.S. economy continuing to pick up, unemployment remains relatively high here in Southern California. However, the freight industry is one sector of the economy that has remained relatively healthy. We can attest here at Best Yet Express that freight shipping in Los Angeles is still plugging along. However, while the trucking industry is stronger than other sectors of the economy, there is still a need for quality drivers and numerous truck driver jobs are waiting to be filled, including opportunities here at Best Yet Express!
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Truckers earn a median annual wage of $37,930, which is $4,000 more than the median wage for all jobs and most drivers earn over $40,000 per year. A driver engaged in TL and LTL shipping in Southern California who is paid hourly can make well over this amount because traffic typically will lead to overtime percent. Additionally, the top ten percent of drivers earn over $58,000. Another advantage of these jobs is that a post-secondary education is unnecessary.
Best Yet Express knows that the key for trucking companies is to fill these jobs with quality drivers. Truck drivers must have a commercial license and have a good driving record. The industry scrutinizes applicants’ driving history to see previous accidents, arrests and whether drugs or alcohol played a part. However, all of this is the industry’s way of putting high quality drivers on the road. They want safe, responsible drivers to be behind the wheel of these extremely heavy trucks as they go traveling down the highways.
Many drivers begin their trucking careers in what the industry refers to as “over-the-road” trucking. This involves the long interstate runs that come to mind when most people think of the trucking industry. The more experience a driver gains, the more likely he or she will be able to transition to trucking assignments that are more local in nature.
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