Regardless of the type of work you will do as a commercial trucker, a Trucking Contract is always recommended. You may choose to make a Trucking Contract due to the fact that it yields the following list of benefits: The length of the engagement is agreed upon Both the truck driver and the client understand their responsibilities Both parties know when billing will happen Ultimately, if you and/or the client decide against signing a Trucking Agreement, you might not receive any of the protections connected to having one in place.