One of the easiest ways to find Class-A driver jobs for any area is to do an online search. You can search for transportation jobs in your area on large generalist job sites by simply searching by location as well as by category. You can even include a salary range in your search. These sites advertise tens of thousands of jobs daily and give you the option of receiving an email alert to let you know when new jobs become available which fit your requirements. To make things even quicker and easier, you can even apply online. You may even be able to find smaller, local job sites which cater specifically to your region. Perform an Internet search to locate these and check them out to see if there are any transportation jobs available.
You can also search for logistics and transportation jobs in ads on specialist online job sites. These sites specialize in transportation jobs and some specifically in truck driving opportunities. These sites are certainly worth visiting because some of them are not simply job-listing Web sites. They can also provide additional services to help get drivers and employers together. The more services offered, the more likely you are to have to pay for them. Some job sites require membership but generally prices are relatively low for the services you receive. Before committing to a particular service, however, do a bit of shopping around and make sure that you are getting the best deal. Your goal, after all, is to get a Class-A transportation job that meets your personal needs. If you are going to pay a monthly subscription fee, the service should measurably improve your chances of doing this.
Despite the fact that the Internet has made job searching easier than ever before, it would be a mistake to focus your entire job seeking activities online. Make a list of possible employers in your area (or the general region in which you would like to work) from the Yellow Pages and go to their Web sites if they have them. Most companies these days will advertise job vacancies on their Web sites. However, even if there are no advertised vacancies you can phone or even call in personally to ask about job opportunities. Some jobs are never advertised and you can be lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.
Remember to read newspaper employment ads. Buy the paper on the day of the week it has the most job ads and take the time to browse the ads carefully. The right job can be hidden away under an unusual job title, so it is important to look through the ads from A to Z. Have an open mind about the driving jobs you are willing to take since it is generally easier to find work when you are currently employed than if you have been unemployed for any length of time.
Casual hire companies often provide temporary work to Class-A drivers. This option can be an excellent way to bump up skill and experience levels as well as to get your foot in the door with different companies. If employers get to know you, you have a good chance of being offered permanent work when it becomes available. This is particularly the case if you do your job well and get on with people in the company. A friendly disposition and a diligent work ethic will go a long way to ensuring you get the best Class-A driver opportunities.
Once you have found suitable jobs to apply for, you will then need to write an application letter for each one. Make sure your letters of application address the specific selection criteria mentioned for the jobs you are applying for. Your resume will also need to be up to date. If you are posting your application make sure your resume is a newly printed, neat copy. This is not a problem if you are uploading your resume and application letters online. Just make sure the pagination is right and that you have no spelling and grammatical errors in these documents.
If you take these steps, you have every chance of finding and obtaining a Class-A driving job you can enjoy and that pays relatively well. Be willing to persist even through rejections because determination and patience will lead you down the pathway to success.
