Just imagine: you're sitting in a big rig with the windows down, stereo turned up, and no boss breathing down your neck. Just you and the open road.
There are many pros and cons to truck driving. Some people love the unstructured work enviornment, traveling all over the country, and the camraderie among fellow drivers ("10-4 good buddy!") Others wouldn't dream of spending weeks at a time away from home. The physical requirements of the job should also be taken into consideration.
Truck driving is a growing field in Indiana, with a projected job growth of 15% and 2,030 job openings in Indiana per year. The median salary is $37,600.
How to become a Truck Driver
Ivy Tech's Workforce Economic Development program offers a CDL-A Truck Driver Training program to prepare students for the Indiana CDL examination. If you see yourself advancing within the field, you might want to consider an Associates of Science in Transportation, Logistics, and Management.
To become a truck driver, you must pass the CDL exam and obtain a Commercial Driver's License. You must be 21 years old and pass a physical exam once every two years.
Keep on truckin'.
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