What
industries to Maine truck
drivers work in?
There are many industries that rely
on truck
drivers to move their products across the nation. The fishing and
lumber industries are extremely important to the state's economy.
Both of these industries rely on truck drivers. If you live in
southern Maine, then you may want to begin your job search within the
fishing industry. Of course, there are several other industries that
rely on truck drivers. These include ship building, construction,
bottled water, and food products.
Where
are most Maine trucking jobs
located?
You will have the best chance of finding a trucking
job in southern Maine. Most of the state's population is in the
south end of the state, along I-95.
How
much do Maine truck drivers
make?
Some jobs pay better than others, much like other
industries. A new truck driver can make $30,000 to $35,000 per year.
Experienced truck drivers make much more.
I'm
new to the trucking industry.
What can I do to get a pay increase?
Like most other jobs, pay
increases come with experience. They come when you get better at what
you do. As a truck driver, you can gain additional experience by
qualifying for endorsements. Endorsements allow you to pull a tank,
hazardous materials, and pull more than one trailer. You must pass a
test for each endorsement you wish to qualify for.
If
I have taken the CDL written exam in
another state, do I need to take it in Maine, too?
Every state
creates a written exam that includes the laws and regulations in each
state. Because of this, you are required to take the exam in whatever
state you are working out of.
What
causes a trailer to jack-knife?
While several things may cause a trailer to jack-knife, in most
cases it happens on wet or icy roads when the trailer begins to skid
and begins to move faster than the tractor. It is also more likely
to happen with a light or empty trailer.
How
old do you have to be to drive a
tractor trailer in the state of Maine?
You must be at least 18
to drive within the state of Maine, but you must be 21 to have an
interstate CDL. Many companies wait to hire a driver that has a few
years of experience.
I lost my CDL. Now what?
Make
sure that you don't drive a commercial vehicle without one. You can
get a replacement at a Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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