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Keep On Trucking With A 2nd Career

Many people who might otherwise be considering retirement are finding that cash it tight, and they aren't ready to stop working. However, they may also be feeling pressure to accept an early retirement, or they might just be sick and tired of their jobs. Some people in this situation are turning to trucking You can start a trucking career after the age of 50, and here are some reasons you should consider it. 

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Truckers travel all over North America. You could choose to travel the same route each time, or you could work for a company that sends you on a variety of different adventures. Either way you are not looking at the same four walls every day, and you will be meeting new people and spending time outside rather than trapped in an office. 

Work as a Couple

Many trucking companies are actively recruiting couples as truckers. This is beneficial to the company because two drivers can go farther faster than one can. Couples enjoy it because they can spend time together on the road while making money. 

Continue Earning Money

This is obviously the biggest benefit to taking on a second career in the trucking industry. You can go ahead and collect retirement from your first job while you also earn a salary while you are on the road. You may also be able to downsize your home because you will be spending a lot of time on the road. 

If you can live on your retirement income and put your trucking income away, you may be able to completely retire in just a few years. 

Business Opportunity

If you are tired of working for somebody else and want to start your own business, trucking is a relatively simple way to do that. An owner/operator owns and drives at truck. You will be marketing yourselves to small businesses, and spending time managing your finances and contracts. However, you will also be able to set your schedule and control your own income. 

Trucking HR Canada reports that there is a shortage of truck divers in Canada, and that Canada will need more than 300,000 additional truck drivers over the next decade. The door is wide open for people who want to enter the trucking industry, and salaries should climb as more and more jobs become available. 

Trucking can be a great option for someone who is looking for a second career. Contact professionals, such as those from Ashton Transport Ltd, for further information.


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