Despite a slow economy, the future looks bright for those looking into truck driving jobs in Indiana. There are some preliminary steps to go through, but it is well worth it when you consider all the factors.
The first thing you need to do in order to become a truck driver is obtain an Indiana CDL license. There are some certifications that you can get on top of your CDL that let you carry different kinds of cargo, such as hazardous materials. This will open up more job opportunities, depending on what Indiana trucking companies have a demand to carry.
Looking to the future, the recovering economy will create a need for more products to be shipped and expand the Indiana truck driving job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the truck driving industry is expected to grow 9% from 2008-2018, with the number of tractor-trailer drivers in particular expected to grow 13% in that time.
Overall, this points to stability in an industry that contains a lot of employers, and this means competition to hire drivers.
