What are some tips on how to find jobs in the trucking industry?
Roberts: The best way to find a truck driver job in this industry is to enlist the assistance of someone that you know who is already employed in the business. If that is not possible, it is best to receive the most comprehensive professional training possible – knowing how to drive a wide variety of vehicles increases your chances of passing the pre-employment road test. What types of internships are available out there for students who are currently in a truck driving school? Where can they go to find internships? Roberts: In the truck driving industry most businesses would consider an internship to be a temporary job assignment under supervision, that may or may not lead to the offer of a permanent position. Trucking companies do not use this method of training or introducing new prospects to their industry. For truck drivers, a trucking company will hire a new driver as a permanent employee, subject to a probation period of generally 30 days. If this new driver is a recent graduate
