{"id":141,"date":"2022-01-31T23:54:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T12:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truckitblog.wpengine.com\/without-trucks-australia-stops-find-your-next-career-today\/"},"modified":"2022-11-08T12:46:47","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T01:46:47","slug":"without-trucks-australia-stops-find-your-next-career-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truckit.net\/news\/without-trucks-australia-stops-find-your-next-career-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Without Trucks, Australia Stops. Find your next career today!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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\u2019re still not convinced - here are top benefits of being a truck driver!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Adventure<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>2. <strong>Income<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Truck drivers in Australia can earn a decent living. Don\u2019t 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) &amp; multi-combination (MC) truck drivers, whose average annual salary sits approximately between $80,000 to $120,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Freedom &amp; Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019t compromise your work, and within means, most companies allow you to create a flexible schedule that fits your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Job Security&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Australia\u2019s increased demand for truck transportation, and as long as people need items transported, truck driving jobs aren\u2019t 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 &amp; MC: Multi-Combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Learning Potential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average truck driver is in their 50\u2019s, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read more on the apprenticeship, click here. <a href=\"http:\/\/pm.gov.au\/media\/new-trucking-apprenticeship-keep-driving-australias-economy\">http:\/\/pm.gov.au\/media\/new-trucking-apprenticeship-keep-driving-australias-economy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The trucking sector drives the Australian economy, and there has never been a better time to join the ride!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Without trucks, Australia stops.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019re still not convinced - here are top benefits of being a truck driver! Adventure 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. 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