Commercial truck and bus drivers are in high demand, with a current shortage of qualified drivers. Service members and veterans with military driving experience are excellent candidates for these careers. They offer relevant training, skills, experience, responsibility, and discipline.

What do truck drivers want?

Truckers Want What We All Want They want to be respected, supported, and valued by their employers. They want more time at home with their families. And they want to be compensated for all the time and energy.

How do you get your CDL in the military?

To be eligible, you must be active duty military or a recent honorably discharged veteran with at least two years experience operating a commercial motor vehicle as part of your military job requirements. To apply, fill out the Military CDL Skills Test Waiver Form.

What are truck drivers called in the army?

MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR
Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army National Guard’s support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield.

What are army trucks called?

HIGH-MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED VEHICLE (HMMWV or Humvee) The civilian Humvee’s mystique is built on the maneuverability and versatility of the Army version.

How can I attract my truck driver?

Five modern methods for attracting, retaining truck drivers

1. Recruit a new class of drivers. Recent data show about 8% of long-haul drivers are female.
2. Advance the recruiting process. With a new workforce comes new ways of recruiting.
3. Raise pay.
4. Make the job easier.
5. Enhance benefits.

Do owner operators make more money?

Owner operators generally earn a higher gross salary but take home pay is reduced by expenses.

What is the 70-hour 8 day rule?

What is the 70-hour Rule? The 70-hour in 8 days rule (or 60 in 7) is the total time spent Driving and ON-Duty, and cannot exceed 70 hours in any 8-day period (or 60 hours in any 7-day period). In other words, drivers have a limited number of hours they can be ON-Duty per cycle (week).