Whether by land, air or sea, the flow of goods never stops. And there are many smart, hard-working logisticians to thank for it. Someday, you might even be part of the growing group of people who have carved out a career in logistics. But how do you know if it’s the right choice? These four questions (and answers) may help you find out.[mk_fancy_title color=”#77212c” size=”22″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”20″ size_phone=”18″ font_weight=”bold” font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” responsive_align=”left”]1. What skills do I need?[/mk_fancy_title]Many skills or traits are transferrable from one career to the next. But time and again, I’ve seen logisticians thrive when they can bring four key skills to the job:

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Truckers know the best CDL driver jobs when they see them. The reputation of the trucking company matters. Flexibility matters. So does reliability and safety. But the first question is always going to be “How much do I get paid?”

A freight capacity shortage has hit the industry hard. Dozens of carriers closed up shop during the pandemic. And thousands of drivers have left the industry, while others are hitting roadblocks trying to enter it. Meanwhile, the country’s collective move indoors created steady freight demand over the past few months. It’s expected to continue well into 2021 — especially with a healthy produce season fast approaching. As a result, pricing is up about 30% in some lanes. 

Most professional truck drivers are aware of the four very different seasons in trucking, from the slower demands in January to the sudden madness of the produce and peak seasons, until the gradual slowdown near the holidays.

You won’t hear many OTR truck drivers claim the job is easy. But that doesn’t mean it has to be as hard as it seems at times. There are ways to make it better — and more profitable.

The driver shortage is back — making it the perfect time to find a great over-the-road (OTR) driving job.

Reefer truck drivers face a cold, hard truth — driving refrigerated freight is a tough gig. Fortunately, there are ways to make life driving refrigerated trucks easier and even more profitable. And it all depends on the trucking company they choose. Here are 5 things reefer truck drivers should consider: