What is a trucker and how to become one

Key steps to become a trucker

1. Explore trucker education requirements

   Most common trucker degrees

   High School Diploma

   47.8 %

   Associate

   19.1 %

   Bachelor's

   14.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific trucker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	98.85%
   Safety Procedures	0.38%
   Inventory Control	0.33%
   DOT	0.22%
   Unload Trucks	0.22%

3. Complete relevant trucker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New truckers 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 trucker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real trucker resumes.

4. Research trucker duties and responsibilities

   • Manage fuel process in compliance with opti stop and DCI objectives.
   • Operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over vary terrain and roadways for support of combat operations.
   • Prepare pallets by following prescribe stacking arrangement and properly tagging pallets.
   • Pass out PPE as needed by workers.

5. Prepare your trucker resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your trucker resume.

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6. Apply for trucker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a trucker 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