Mr. Smith started driving because he enjoyed the independence it gave him, and how it allowed him to visit new places. When asked what he enjoyed most about his job, he didn’t hesitate to say the family environment that Bancroft and Sons offers. He also expressed how wonderful it has been working with all of dispatch, especially his dispatcher Louis, Charles Bancroft III, and support staff. Some of the challenges he faced when he started driving were making accurate turns, finding the correct loading locations, and truck-friendly routes. He is much happier now hauling mail and wishes to continue to…

There are several things to consider as you seek out a career in driving a truck.  Here we laid out 3 of the most common things to reflect on as you reflect on your career change.

As Mr. Wilbanks described, his trucking career started as a family affair. His father was an owner-operator and he grew up surrounded by trucking. What he enjoys the most about this job is the freedom he receives. What he doesn’t enjoy are the DOT restrictions that are set in place. Like many of our drivers, they feel that the restrictions sometimes hold them back from fulfilling their job. Although trucking has its ups and downs, Mr. Wilbanks has always been a team player and makes the best out of tough situations.

Trucking jobs offer a unique set of opportunities and benefits to the worker that enter the field. As an industry that is timelessly essential and highly demanded, trucking companies are hiring talented CDL drivers en masse. If you’re looking for new opportunity in the field of trucking, the following are five amazing benefits that a career as a truck driver can offer you.   The Requirements Aside from a commercial driver’s license and specialized job training, you don’t really need much else to work as a truck driver. You do not need a college degree and it is one of…