Truck Driver

by Connor Syrewicz

Overview

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in seeing the country from behind the wheel and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career as a truck driver might be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work as a truck driver, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year driving. In Truck Drivers, you'll learn how to start a career as a driver and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for these careers in the future, how much drivers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a truck driver.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422289365
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Earning $50,000 - $100,000 with a High S
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	6 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

The “Earning $50,000-$100,000 with a High School Diploma or Less” series discusses successful jobs that do not require college degrees. Written in an easily readable style, Truck Driver lists qualities for the best truck drivers: patience, determination, an independent spirit, and a high degree of discipline. Truck drivers keep our economy and our country growing. This is an incredibly important component of the service and shipping industry. The first pages will help a young reader determine whether he or she wishes to pursue the occupation or first gain a college education. A truck driver has to have a passion for the job and be willing to work hard to achieve success. The chapters are short, well written, and highlight important information. Many ask a question and then answer it within the chapter. Syrewicz is direct and honest in suggesting that the reader contemplate the main points. A young reader can consider questions such as: Do I enjoy long distance driving? How much money might I want or earn? Am I willing to have long hours and fewer vacations? Examples are given of different kinds of trucking and whether stopping a formal education after high school may affect any future work or career goals. Several references and research sources are included along with computer sites. More could have been added, but this title will start informing readers about the truck driving career. Reviewer: Enid Portnoy; Ages 13 to 16.

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