Bad Economy, Doesn’t Matter

Found in the archives from August of 2009, there was an article called “Get these Jobs Now” in the Timeout Chicago. It still relates today because trucking jobs are still hot on the list of jobs available in today’s economy.

The article itself gives a laundry list of careers available in today’s weak economy, including Truck Driving jobs. It included other careers as well like Certified Nurse’s Assistant and Security Guards. The Truck Driving summary describes the pros and cons of the lifestyle. But it also emphasized the fact that there will always be a need for truck drivers. Read their summary below and see what I mean:

If you love hitting the open road, get trucking. “It’s a good career; we’ll always need trucks to deliver things to stores—you can’t have a plane pull up to Target and unload,” says Eddie Boik, a truck driver for fund-raising company Market Day and a truck-driving instructor for Mega Driving School (6105 W Belmont Ave, 773-804-0500).
Skills needed Not prone to road rage, responsible, clean driving record
Requirements 21 years old (for interstate travel), must pass a Department of Transportation drug test and physical, a valid Illinois driver’s license for light trucks and a commercial driver’s license for heavier loads
Starting salary $29,653 (heavy and tractor trailer), $18,851 (light/delivery services)
Pros “You don’t have a boss hovering over you,” Boik says. “You’re independent out there.” And the trucker’s hat will be the real deal.
Cons “There’s long hours and you’re away from home a lot,” Boik says. “It’s a major responsibility to drive a truck that’s 26,000 pounds empty, because you not only can hurt someone, you can kill someone.”

If you are looking to become a Truck Driver, click on http://www.CREngland.com. CR England is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smart Way Transport Partner.

http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/careers/77436/get-these-jobs-now