Texas Truck Driving Jobs
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Truck driving is a huge business in Texas. No matter which part of Texas you are looking to work in, it is likely that you can find a wide variety of trucking companies that call that part of the state home. Whether you want to continue on your same career path or explore different local, regional, and OTR jobs, the first step is figuring out what opportunities you have in your area.
Find out what the truck driving industry of Texas needs and how you can use those needs to your advantage. Get started now by applying for Texas truck driving jobs below.
Texas Truck Driving Jobs and Salary Information Below
Given the size of Texas, it should come as no surprise that this state has one of the biggest trucking industries in the country. O*Net reports an expected 23% increase in truck driving jobs, a growth rate that is over two times higher than the national average. This may lead to more than 6000 new jobs per year by 2022 (O*Net).
Semi driving salaries in Texas vary quite a bit. The average income for a tractor-trailer driver in Texas is $37,400 per year (O*Net, 2014).
In Texas, you must earn a commercial driver's license before independently driving a large commercial truck. This process goes through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. If you attend truck driving school, the first part of your course may get you ready for your written tests. Once you know more about the Texas driving industry, you can learn how to drive with the help of an instructor.
As soon as you are ready to apply for your commercial driver's license, you can go to the DMV and sign up for your written test. Depending on your license class and endorsements, you may need to take multiple written tests. You can then get behind the wheel of a straight truck or tractor-trailer and prove your skills. The license you get is good for five years.
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Join the Texas Trucking Industry
The Texas Trucking Association is an excellent resource for new and experienced Texas drivers. The goal of this association is to bring drivers together and show a unified front to lawmakers and the community at large.
One way the association unites people is by hosting lots of educational and networking events. Some of the largest events held throughout the year include an annual conference, safety council meetings, and truck driving championships. In addition, you may be one of the first people to learn about job openings in your city.
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