Now is the time when Australia needs you. If you have thought about a career in truck driving, there has never been a better time to take the leap. If you’re still not convinced - here are top benefits of being a truck driver!
Many Australians hold onto the dream of travelling Australia by road. One of the job profiles that have this privilege, is the job of a truck driver. Not only will you be able to adventure in the beautiful land we call home and meet new people along the way, but you can do all of this while earning a good income.
2. Income
Truck drivers in Australia can earn a decent living. Don’t go thinking it is easy money, however. Truck driving is challenging and involves long-distance journeys, long night shifts, days or weeks away from home, but if you are somebody who is up for a new challenge, you will earn every cent paid your way. According to statistics, the average salary for a heavy vehicle driver in Australia is $61,000, which is higher than average. The highest paying truck driving jobs would be the heavy combination (HC) & multi-combination (MC) truck drivers, whose average annual salary sits approximately between $80,000 to $120,000.
3. Freedom & Flexibility
One of the greatest benefits of being a truck driver is having more control over your working schedule, compared to previous employment. As long as you don’t compromise your work, and within means, most companies allow you to create a flexible schedule that fits your routine.
With Truckit, you have a choice in the types of loads you want to run, where you want to go, how long you want to be on the road, and so on. That being said, that also means you have more responsibility. You are responsible for maintenance costs as well as potential breakdowns that could occur.
4. Job Security
With Australia’s increased demand for truck transportation, and as long as people need items transported, truck driving jobs aren’t going anywhere! There is also plenty of room for progression, if you are starting in the beginner ranks, there are five different truck licences that you can attain over the course of your career; LR: Light Rigid, MR: Medium Rigid, HR: Heavy Rigid, HC: Heavy-Combination & MC: Multi-Combination.
5. Learning Potential
The average truck driver is in their 50’s, with many who will be retiring over the next 10 to 15 years. This leaves a lot of potential for younger drivers to learn the ranks. The legal age to drive trucks within the industry is 25, but the Australian Government has just implemented an apprenticeship scheme for young drivers who are willing to wait out until they are of age. In December of 2021, the government cleared the road for a new truck driving apprenticeship following calls from the Australian transport sector for a nationally agreed qualification to meet future workforce challenges, not unlike the current covid-19 supply shortages. This is a new approach to ensure the transport industry has the workforce of the future, and provides young Australians with the opportunity to have a career, not just a job in a rewarding industry.
To read more on the apprenticeship, click here. http://pm.gov.au/media/new-trucking-apprenticeship-keep-driving-australias-economy
5. Purpose
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that being a truck driver is more essential than ever before. Without our drivers - the industry, the country, and every individual would be impacted. Truckit is incredibly appreciative of the dedicated truck drivers who are continuously driving Australia forward.
The trucking sector drives the Australian economy, and there has never been a better time to join the ride!
Without trucks, Australia stops.
A new feature was recently launched on Truckit.net that allows Customers to Offer a price to Providers to instantly accept. If Providers don't like the Customer's Price they can still submit their own quote(s). As with normal Listings, only one Provider can accept the Customer's Offer and book the Job. Why did we create Offer Now?Offer Now was created to speed up the time between Listing creation and freight delivery, by reducing the time Customers and Providers spend negotiating. For some Customers speed is their main concern, and if they know what price they are prepared to spend on transporting […]
TRANSCRIPT OF VIDEO Hey Providers. It's Rob here, I wanted to touch base before everyone goes on their Christmas and New Year break. I know it's a really busy time of the year, but I thought I'd do a quick video to tell you about a few things, that's happening around the site. And also thank you for all your hard work in 2023! First thing, I want to let you know a little bit about Offer Now. You may see some Listings coming through with Offer Now. Now, that's where the Customer gets to name their price and you […]
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