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Making Transition From The Military To A Career In Truck Driving

If you have spent your entire career in military service, you stand a good chance in the trucking industry. Trucking as a career needs a lot of disciplined and strong men. As a truck driver has lot of freedom and the profession is time sensitive, the industry is always looking out for military men, who are known for their punctuality and discipline. So, if you have years of service in military and are now looking out for a change, truck driving is the perfect option for your smooth career transition.

Military men are preferred for truck driving because companies need strong men, who are ready to work under any circumstances for trucking. A truck driver’s job is not for everyone. One has to face several hurdles, before he delivers the goods in the given time. Traffic jams, accidents, bad weather conditions, bad roads are some of the few obstacles a truck driver faces daily in his profession.

Apart from these hurdles, a truck driver earns a huge salary and great perks. You get to travel across the nation and get to frequently be with your family and friends. Many companies offer various policies for the entire family. You enjoy flexibility in your work. You do not have to follow a typical 9 to 6 schedule and can enjoy driving at your favorite hours. With no supervisor to boss over you, you enjoy the freedom of doing work at ease. With so much to benefit, you surely want to try out this exciting and challenging job.

So, if you are geared to make a smooth transition from military to become a truck driver, here is what you can do. If you think you are good at driving, brush up your skills before you hunt for a trucking job. It would be good, if you join a reputed driving school, where you would learn to drive chevrolet trucks, ford trucks, pickup trucks, medium duty trucks, heavy duty trucks and also learn rules and regulations and safety of driving bulky truck on highways. After you pass the driving test, you get a license and approval to drive a heavy duty truck, ford truck etc without which you cannot operate as a truck driver.

Once you obtain your license, it is good to look out for better companies hiring truck drivers. If you were a part of the driving school, it would be easier for you to get a truck-driving job, as they would assist you to find one. There are also websites that have come up to help you hunt for a truck-driving job. Because of many numerous vacancies and low manpower, companies are paying highly to retain the drivers. With you being from the military field, everybody would want to hire you for the belief in your caliber. The salary that you would get at the entry level also would be much higher than any other person.

Trucking is a booming career and you can have only gains in this profession. It not only gives you freedom, but also a chance to earn huge profits and stay connected with your family. Quality military personnel are sure to grab great opportunities in the trucking career. So, if you were geared up for some more challenge and excitement post military service, truck driving would surely let you experience it all.

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Isuzu Trucks - Express Hybrid Electric Delivery Truck

One of the first companies in North America to pilot a proto type diesel hybrid electric delivery truck from Isuzu Commercial Truck  of America, corporate Express pilot of this innovative vehicle marks the companys first step towards adding Isuzu hybrid electric vehicles to its US delivery fleet, with the goals of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and minimizing environmental impact.

Our distribution operations area primary focus as we work to reduce our carbon footprint said President of Corporate Express US. We approached Isuzu about a diesel hybrid electric vehicle last year and we are extremely pleased that our partnership with them is enhanced with a pilot of this terrific emerging technology here in the US. The majority of Corporate Express US Trucks Trailers are from Isuzu, who has been the Company’s long time trucking partner since 1992. As a pure business to business company.

President of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Isuzu is committed to technologies and programs to address safety, environment and economy and this partnership reinforces that commitment. We will continue to work with Corporate Express and other environmentally conscious companies to meet their needs. This move is part of Corporate Express overall plans to reduce environmental impact through goals for facilities, distribution operations, sustainable forestry, environmentally sustainable products and social responsibility. These plans are outlined in the Company’s US Sustainability Policy.

Isuzu is working with Enova Systems to retrofit the Isuzu truck proto type with their Hybrid Power drive system, a turnkey system that combines an enhanced electric motor and electronic controls to help power the vehicle. Enova Systems is a globally recognized provider of environmentally friendly hybrid drive systems for vehicles that provide significant savings in fuel economy and reduce green house gas and noise pollution. There are numerous other Isuzu diesel electric hybrid programs including a large scale commercial program in Japan to provide cleaner vehicles in an urban environment.

Corporate Express expects to receive the proto type vehicle in Los Angeles, California. Corporate Express provides customers with a single source of business products and services, so that they can focus their resources, energy and time on their core business. Corporate Express helps organizations to save time and maximize their productivity.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Corporate Express NV generated 2006 annual sales of EUR 6.3 billion. The Company has a widespread global distribution network spanning North America, Europe and Australia, has close to 19,000 employees and operations in 20 countries. Corporate Express NV is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and in New York.

Isuzu trucks are one of the largest selling medium duty trucks in the world and have been America’s number one selling low cab forward truck every year since 1986. Approximately 86% of all Isuzu trucks ever sold in the US are still registered today, which speaks volumes about their legendary dependability and low cost of ownership. Since 1918, over 26 million Isuzu built trucks have been sold in 64 countries.

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