So it's that time again and you're either tired of the trucking company you're at, tired of sitting on the couch watching TV, or tired of whatever job you decided would be better than driving a truck ever again.

Well, it's time to find another truck driving job and here are some tips that will help you out. First of all, decide what type of driving you want to do. Seems obvious, but many drivers don't think this through very well. What regions do you want to run, what type of freight do you want to haul, and how often would you like to be home? If you know the exact answer to these questions then you are way ahead of the game. Many drivers aren't locked in to one type of job or another. If you are, you can skip ahead a couple of paragraphs.

For most of us, we're still on step two because we're considering several options. That's great. I've tried every type of trucking job on earth pretty much and each one had it's good and bad points. But I always felt it would be better to try everything at least once. After doing that, I'm glad I did. If you're considering trying a new type of freight hauling, I say go for it! I mean, we all know you can switch jobs at any time so why not try? Just do it.

If you're not sure exactly what you're looking for, here's a great tip - go with a big company - 1000 trucks or more. Why? Simple. Larger companies have a larger variety of freight options available. They often have local, regional, and long-haul jobs available, along with other possibilities like flatbeds, refrigerated, and dry vans to choose from. It's also easier to change dispatchers if you're not happy with the one you have and get a shot at some better freight if things have been slow lately.

Another great tip - talk to at least five drivers from any company you are seriously considering. This sounds like a generic tip from someone who is trying to offer tips but doesn't have any. But I swear, it works. I have chosen to work for a particular company several times based on driver feedback and it never let me down. You have to choose several different drivers though. No company on Earth has ever had all of their drivers happy at the same time. Actually, even half of them at one time would be amazing! So ask around.

Another great tip - use the driver referral services like 1-800-drivers. They are free to use and will give you a choice of companies that suit whatever job criteria you give them. Again, it's something I've done on numerous occasions and it always worked out great.

Finally, one last tidbit. Be honest (pretty much, I mean.......). when being interviewed by companies. Be honest with them about your previous experience If they ask you about it, that is. Don't go volunteering anything that isn't necessary, but if they ask you specifics about a previous job - like "Why were you fired from Company ABC?" - be honest. These trucking companies know way more about you than you would ever believe! I mean, they have access to some serious public (......and likely private and government) records and if there is anything major in your past, you can be sure they will know about it. They'll know about most minor things too.

So shop around a bit, be patient, and ask around a bit. Talk to some drivers and see if they're happy. They'll be glad to tell you what they think. Believe me they will. Truckers love to give their opinions - no driver would question that particular gererality.
There are tons of companies out there that you would be quite happy with. Take the time to look around and research it a bit. You'll find one of em.