Solo truck driving jobs give drivers more freedom to make their own schedules in between loads. This includes breaks, meals, pit stops, days-off, and vacation time. So basically, solo drivers have more control over their own destiny. Their success or setbacks are in their own hands; there are no partners to rely on to get the job done.
What it’s Like to Drive Solo
While being a solo driver has its freedoms, it can also be a very demanding position. The task of delivering a load, on time and undamaged, is their responsibility alone. There is no help or shared hours of service. Excellent time management becomes essential to the overall success of a solo truck driver.
Companies with Solo Driver Positions
- CFI - Hiring solo drivers, recent CDL school grads are welcome.
- Transport America - Hiring CDL-A drivers and recent graduates are welcome.
- Double J Transport - Hiring Class-A CDL dedicated, no touch freight, solo drivers.
- CRST - Hiring dedicated solo Class-A CDL drivers for home weekly routes.
- Kennesaw Transportation - Hiring company drivers, team and solo positions available.
Common Qualifications Needed to Drive Trucks Solo
- 21 Years or Older
- Valid CDL Class-A Operator's License
- 3-6 Months Experience
- HAZMAT Endorsement (for some jobs)
- Night Driving at Some Jobs
Solo truck drivers must be mentally tough. Operating a truck in a solitary environment for extended periods of time can be taxing. Solo driving is a lifestyle that requires the driver to be away from home. But in exchange, it gives drivers the freedom to travel, create their own schedule, and make a good living while doing so.
Are you interested in driving a truck but the solo driver lifestyle seems too solitary? No worries, there are many other types of trucking jobs, learn about team driver jobs here.