Heavy Truck Drivers
Jobs
Find Jobs
ISEEK works in partnership with MinnesotaWorks to promote thousands of available jobs in Minnesota. Internship, apprenticeship, and volunteer opportunities are also posted here. Make sure you visit often as new jobs are posted daily.
Powered by MinnesotaWorks
Hiring Practices
Many employers require applicants to be at least 25 years of age and have a commercial driver's license. Employers prefer applicants who have at least a high school diploma or GED. They also prefer applicants who have a good driving record.
Many jobs require physical strength and stamina. Some employers may require applicants to show they can lift 50 pounds. Employers may also require applicants to pass a drug test.
Employers prefer people who can work without much supervision. Many employers also prefer applicants who have experience driving light or heavy trucks.
Advancement Opportunities
Advancement opportunities are limited for heavy truck drivers. Advancement often takes the form of driving specific routes and cargos that provide increased earnings. Drivers may also be able to advance to their preferred schedules. Some purchase a truck and go into business for themselves. A few may advance to dispatcher or manager positions.
Job Title Examples
City Driver, Feeder Driver, Flatbed Truck Driver, Owner Operator, Pick Up and Delivery Driver (P & D Driver), Road Driver, Line Haul Driver, Over the Road Driver (OTR Driver), Delivery Drivers
Similar Careers
Below are careers similar to Heavy Truck Drivers you may be interested in reading about.
If you are looking to broaden your job search,
these careers require similar skills. Click on the names to link to their career profile.
Bus Drivers
Deckhands
Fire Fighters
Forklift Operators
Hazardous Material Workers
Light Truck Drivers
Locomotive Engineers
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators
Paving Equipment Operators
Police Patrol Officers
Route Salespeople
School Bus Drivers
Ship Captains and Mates
Similar Military Careers
Below are similar military careers you may be interested in reading about. Click on the names to link to their career description.
Vehicle Drivers
Related Industries
Below are industries related to Heavy Truck Drivers you may be interested in reading about. Employers in these industries typically hire
Heavy Truck Drivers. Click on the names to link to their industry profile.
Agriculture
Building And Garden Supply Stores
Chemicals, Drugs, And Chemical Products
Construction
Couriers And Messengers
Department Stores And Other Retailers
Food Products
Food Stores
Forestry And Logging
Mining And Quarrying
Paper Products
Petroleum Products
Pipeline Transportation
Stone, Clay, And Glass Products
Textile Mill Products
Transportation Support And Warehousing
Truck Transportation
Utilities
Wholesale Trade
Wood Products
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Minnesota Department of Education.
