FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FINDING A JOB IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY
Q. I am looking for a job in the trucking industry. How can I find one?
There are many different ways of finding a job in the trucking industry, but the important thing to keep in mind is that you have to look for jobs in this industry; they won’t come looking for you. That being said, here are a few job search tips for you to use in your search:
- Visit the Manitoba Trucking Association’s website. On the home page, along the top, you will find a tab called Members/ Affiliates. Click on this tab to find a link to many of the MTA’s members. Many of our members have a section on their websites entitled “Employment Opportunities” or “Careers”. Visit these sites often to see what opportunities are available in the industry.
2. The following websites also list employment opportunities in the trucking industry:
http://www.canadiantruckers.com/mnhiring.html
http://www.transportationcareers.ca/
http://www.driverlink.com/search.asp
http://www.trucknews.com/truckopolis/Classifieds/default.asp
http://www.truckdriver.com/truck-driving-jobs/
http://www.ctdjobs.com/Manitoba.html
Q. What are the different types of jobs in the trucking industry?
There are many different opportunities in a variety of fields and professions in the trucking industry. From accountant to mechanic, dispatcher to marketer, this industry always needs good, qualified people with a range of experiences and education.
Visit the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) website for information about the various types of jobs and positions that can be found within the trucking industry. Make sure you check out all of the links for each position; useful information has been included such as job responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, job requirements, and pay. The CTHRC website is http://www.cthrc.com, but information about carers in trucking can be found at http://www.truckingcareers.ca.
Q. I would like to work in the trucking industry, but I don’t want to be a driver. What other jobs are there?
There are many different types of jobs in the trucking industry. Mechanics, trailer-technicians, bookkeepers, human resource staff, marketers, front desk staff, warehouse/dock workers, wash bay attendants, dispatch and customer service staff… the list is endless. If you are interested in researching a position (other than driving) in the industry, please visit the website of the Canadian Trucking Human Resource Council at http://www.truckingcareers.ca.
Q. I already have my Class 1 license but I don’t have any driving experience so no one will hire me. How can I get a job in the trucking industry?
Getting a job as a truck driver can be very difficult without at least one to two years of driving experience. Even though you have the qualifications required to haul one of the big tractors down the highway, it doesn’t mean that a carrier is going to be willing to let you do that without meaningful experience! However, there are ways to gain experience in the industry. Try contacting local construction companies or gravel haulers to find out if they are hiring. You may have to get your feet wet by driving smaller trucks before you move onto 53” trailers. Moving companies may be another option for you to consider. Remember, just like almost all other industries, people have to “put in their time” before getting the position they are truly seeking.
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Manitoba Trucking Association Telephone: (204) 632.6600 Fax: (204) 694.7134 info@trucking.mb.ca |
