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