The turnover among beginning drivers is high, and turnover due to retirements and career changes goes on all the time. The need for local deliveries has grown due to the constant development of shopping centers, homes, and malls. Because of this growth, Light Truck Drivers are needed to make more deliveries from central warehouses in order to meet customer demand. Advancement Chances for promotion for truck drivers are a bit limited, but some drivers become driver trainers, supervisors of warehouses, terminals and docks or company branch managers. Commercial drivers often change employers for better pay, different kinds of driving experience, more responsibility, or better working conditions.
Some drivers buy trucks and set up their own business or become independent contractors.
To keep the chances of losing money low, the independent contractor may take a course in small business management at a community college, at a university with adult continuing education programs, or one given by the Federal Small Business Administration Agency. Job seekers can start their job search by contacting local trucking companies, wholesale distribution centers, retail stores, government agencies, and EDD Offices. Those who have no experience have a better chance of finding a job if they have completed a program at an accredited truck driving school. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank . Click arrow at bottom left of image to begin.