What is a truck driver helper and how to become one

Key steps to become a truck driver helper

1. Explore truck driver helper education requirements

   Most common truck driver helper degrees

   High School Diploma

   61.5 %

   Diploma

   13.8 %

   Associate

   10.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific truck driver helper skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Policies	25.01%
   CDL	19.76%
   DOT	12.63%
   Load Trucks	8.14%
   Safety Regulations	7.10%

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3. Complete relevant truck driver helper training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New truck driver helpers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a truck driver helper based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real truck driver helper resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed truck driver helper usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed truck driver helper in most of states. 13 states require truck driver helpers to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Arkansas	Specific course required	State exam required	Commercial Driver (Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver)
   California	-	State exam required	Commercial Driver License
   Idaho	-	State exam required	Commercial Drivers
   Massachusetts	-	State exam required	COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
   Missouri	-	State exam required	Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer

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5. Research truck driver helper duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and expedite the secure transportation and accountability of logistic materials and HAZMAT chemicals to commercial, state and government facilities.
   • Follow GPS directives and maintain in constant communication with dispatch when necessary.
   • Sort packages by region, deliver packages to customers, handle cash-on-delivery payments, process business pickups, utilize DIAD board technology

6. Prepare your truck driver helper resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your truck driver helper resume.

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7. Apply for truck driver helper jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a truck driver helper job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams