Where are truck drivers most needed?

Top 50 Cities for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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Rank	City	Total Jobs
1	Joplin, MO	4,330
2	Danville, IL	670
3	Fayetteville, AR	11,230
4	Odessa, TX	3,520

What state needs the most truck drivers?

Most Truck Driving Job Openings

California – 22.7K jobs.
Illinois – 16.5K jobs.
Ohio – 15.1K jobs.
Pennsylvania – 14.4K jobs.
Texas – 12.7K jobs.

How do I become a truck driver in Alaska?

Minimum Requirements for Getting a CDL in Alaska

Be an Alaska resident at least 18 years old (within Alaska) or 21 years old to drive outside Alaska.
Have held a driver’s license for at least a year.
Apply for a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). $15 fee.

What type of trucking is most in demand?

7 Truck Driving Jobs That Are Always In Demand

# 1: DRY VAN DRIVERS. This is a gateway job when you first start out in the trucking industry.
# 2: FLAT BED DRIVERS.
# 3: TANKER DRIVERS.
# 4: REFRIGERATED FREIGHT DRIVERS.
# 5: FREIGHT HAULERS.
# 6: LTL FREIGHT DRIVERS.
# 7: LOCAL, REGIONAL AND OTR DRIVERS.

Are truck drivers in demand?

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The American Trucking Association estimates the U.S. is 80,000 truckers short of where it needs to be.

How do I get my CDL in Anchorage Alaska?

For at least 14 days, have a CLP matching the class & endorsement for your license. Practice driving with a qualified driver (see Restrictions) Schedule a road test (see Schedule a Road Test Online) Successfully complete a road test with vehicle matching the class & endorsement of license you wish to obtain.

What country pays truck drivers the most?

These 10 countries have the highest-paid general cargo truck drivers (U.S. dollars).

Switzerland: $70,452.
Australia: $53,951.
Belgium: $50,462.
Norway: $47,572.
United States: $47,130.
Germany: $46,871.
Netherlands: $46,865.
Austria: $46,217.