Commercial truck benefits vary from company to company, but some perks are consistent no matter who you work for. Here are just a few benefits to working as a commercial trucker.
Salary
This is the primary benefit to working as a trucker. Entry-level truckers may not earn a whole lot, but even beginners can usually earn enough to be comfortably middle-class.
Health Insurance
Truckers usually receive health insurance as part of their compensation. Although the health insurance industry can be overly complicated and can prevent workers from receiving the care they need, in some cases this benefit can save a person hundreds of thousands of dollars over his or her lifetime.
Vacations
Truckers often receive paid time off for rest and relaxation. Experienced drivers can accrue more vacation days as they remain with a company.
Travel
Truckers receive one major benefit no matter who they work for – the ability to travel. Truckers see different parts of the country regularly, and get paid to do it!
Tuition Reimbursement
Truckers might receive tuition reimbursement for certifications or trainings. Not only does training make a driver better at doing his or job, but it also makes a driver safer.
Commercial trucking has many benefits beyond monetary pay, including the freedom to explore the country.