Truck driving is a hard job but it is so fun to ride along. The air ride is like an amusement ride
There are three diferent types of driver jobs, owner operators, owner drivers and company drivers.
I didn't know there were categories. What's the difference?
Owner operators own but do not drive, owner drivers own and drive, company drivers are hired to drive but don't own the trucks
Hmm I bet each of those jobs has a big difference in pay. Do you know which is the most common?
land, typically to and from manufacturing plants, retail and distribution centers. Truck drivers are also responsible for inspecting all their vehicles for mechanical items or issues relating to safe operation. Others, such as driver/sales workers, are also responsible for sales, completing additional services such as cleaning, preparation and entertaining (such as cooking and making hot drinks) and customer service.
Types.
There are three major types of truck driver employment:
- Owner-operators (also known as O/Os, or
-Operators are those who own their own authority to haul goods and often drive their own truck, possibly owning a small fleet anywhere from 1-10 trucks, maybe as few as only 2 or 3 trucks.
Job categories.
Both owner operators/owner driver and company drivers can be in these categories.
- Auto haulers work hauling cars on specially built trailers and require specific skills loading and operating this type of specialized trailer.
- Boat haulers work moving boats ranging in size from bass boats to full