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