Introduction

Truck driving has a lot of opportunities for those who want to make a living on the road. Drivers are in high demand right now for transportation and logistics industries. Companies are in great need for skilled, qualified drivers to deliver and transport products as well as people to their destinations. For most drivers, they want to become an independent contractor.

Independent truck driver

Being an independent truck driver is like having your own business. You can belong to a fleet, or you can work alone. Being your own boss can be very exciting especially for the flexible time you put into work and the unlimited income you can bring home. Status Transportation is a company that wants good contract driver on their team.

Requirements

Independent contractor drivers can haul logistics as a delivery driver. The only thing you will need is a class D driver license if the vehicle doesn’t have air brakes. If it has air brakes, you will need a class B license CDL.

If you are pulling trailers, you will need a class A CDL with an endorsement for double or triples or tankers. You will have to show a DMV report of your driving record and a vehicle report telling the company that it passed the emissions test. They will also make sure your truck has a way to communicate back and forth with dispatch. If you have all these, it will make for a great advantage.

Disadvantages and advantages

Being an independent driver …