What Does It Take to Be a Automotive Hauler Truck Driver?

One of the vital recognizable vans on the street is the automotive hauler. You’ve seen them on the freeway, hauling automobiles, vans and SUVs to their subsequent vacation spot, however have you ever ever thought of driving one as a profession choice for you? We talked to an skilled automotive hauler who gave us the info about what this line of labor is like. If you’re concerned with changing into a automotive hauler, right here’s every thing you might want to know first.  

{Qualifications}

Fortunately for automotive haulers, the one requirement is that they’ve a legitimate CDL A. There aren’t any further endorsements needed past that. 

Expertise Wanted

When you’ve gotten your CDL A, the following factor you’ll want is a few on the street expertise earlier than you begin hauling automobiles. Granted, having x variety of years of expertise isn’t all the time needed relying on the corporate you’re planning on working for. However most carriers desire that their drivers have a couple of years of expertise hauling dry van or reefer earlier than they soar into automotive hauling.  

Clear Driving Document

It isn’t uncommon for automotive haulers to be carrying cargo that’s value upwards of 5 hundred thousand {dollars}. That’s why drivers contemplating automotive hauling as a occupation have to be extraordinarily safety-conscious and have a spotless (or close to spotless) driving file.  

Whole Consideration to Element

Automotive hauling is a troublesome job. It requires whole consideration to element at each step. Extra occasions than not, automotive haulers are answerable for not solely driving the automobiles however loading and unloading them as nicely. This implies 100% perfection in your routine whereas spacing the automobiles and strapping them down in place. Guaranteeing that there’s no harm to the automobiles in transit or throughout supply is paramount to being a profitable automotive hauler.  

We have been about to speak with Robert Sitarski, Buyer Service and Seller Relations Supervisor with Drive My Manner consumer, Hansen & Adkins. Robert has years of expertise as a automotive hauler and shared his ideas and recommendation for drivers contemplating this discipline.  

What made you curious about automotive hauling as a occupation?

“I had a pal who was within the trade that instructed me all about automotive hauling as a profession. Driving the most recent fashions of automobiles, studying how one can function the truck, and making an amazing residing helped me determine to present it a shot.” 

What recommendation do you could have for truck drivers who’re contemplating changing into automotive haulers?

“Automotive hauling isn’t simply one other driving job, it’s a profession. Concentrate throughout your coaching, as that is the place you’ll begin to develop a routine that won’t solely prevent time however will show you how to function your truck safely.” 

What’s the very best half about automotive hauling?

“The most effective half about automotive hauling is the liberty you could have. There aren’t any appointment occasions that you must meet. Your truck can also be not affected by the wind whether or not you might be empty or loaded. It’s quite a lot of enjoyable driving the newest mannequin automobiles and the train that you just get loading and unloading the automobiles is a bonus.” 

What’s probably the most troublesome a part of the job?

“Probably the most troublesome a part of automotive hauling is configuring the load on the truck to satisfy all the load and peak necessities whenever you first begin. The nice half is that there’s all the time a peer or a coach that’s there to present you recommendation on the load configuration to get you thru it.” 

Is there the rest you suppose is vital so as to add about automotive hauling?

“When you begin hauling automobiles as a profession, you’ll by no means need to haul the rest. With the correct coaching you may be specialised in a rewarding profession that you may be proud to be part of.” 

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