| With proper training, it is very | | | | With so many industries to choose from, |
| possible to find a career in the truck | | | | there are several Texas driving careers |
| driving industry in Texas. You may be | | | | available. Once you have found a few |
| wondering what type of Texas driving | | | | jobs that are of interest to you, it is |
| careers are available. One place to | | | | time to start applying. |
| begin your search is within four of the | | | | You can fill out resumes and send them |
| most predominant industries in the | | | | to the companies that best meet your |
| state: oil, cattle, lumber, and cotton. | | | | needs and your experience. |
| Oil | | | | Trucking companies will look for several |
| In Texas, oil is king. Many industries | | | | things when searching for their next |
| are connected with the oil industry. One | | | | employee. They will want to know: |
| important thing to remember is that you | | | | - How much experience you have in the |
| need a tank endorsement before you are | | | | trucking industry. |
| able to haul oil. | | | | - How many moving violations you have |
| Cattle | | | | within the past 4 to 5 years. |
| Texas produces more cattle than any | | | | - What endorsements you have (air |
| other state in the United States. | | | | brakes, hazardous materials, double and |
| Lumber | | | | triple trailer, and tank) |
| Thousands of acres of lumber are | | | | - If you have been convicted of a DUI? |
| harvested each year throughout the | | | | - If you have failed a drug test? |
| state, but mostly in eastern Texas. The | | | | Be honest with your potential employer |
| lumber is hauled throughout the United | | | | during the interview process. In most |
| States, where it is used to construct | | | | cases, they will give you an opportunity |
| homes, furniture, and other items. | | | | to explain any item that may show you in |
| Cotton | | | | a negative light. |
| Cotton is the second most important | | | | When you go to your job interview, it is |
| agricultural product, after cattle. | | | | important to arrive early. This will |
| Some of the lesser-known industries in | | | | give you a moment to settle down before |
| the state are roses (especially in | | | | the interview. It will also show that |
| eastern Texas), aviation, and wool. | | | | being on time is important to you. |
| Many products are exported and imported | | | | After you have determined what area and |
| at ports along the Gulf Coast of Texas, | | | | industry you are most interested in, |
| especially the port of Houston, | | | | submitted resumes, and interviewed, keep |
| providing many opportunities for truck | | | | applying until you receive that phone |
| drivers. | | | | call! |