Welcome to Hot Jobs Wednesday! As you probably know by now, every Wednesday, I put the spotlight on three of the hottest job leads from the JobMonkey’s free Job Center. Our job center is the web’s #1 free resource for job seekers in search of an adventure — and a paycheck. This week, I am focusing on drive away jobs, which can mean anything from long-distance truck driving to local delivery jobs to mechanic work and more. You can learn more about transportation-related jobs from JobMonkey’s extensive sections on truck driving jobs and driveaway jobs. 1. Trailer Mech...

Here at JobMonkey we’re always looking for new ways to help you find work. To that end, our staff have been launching new industry-specific job boards. If you’re interested in truck driving work, or even being a local delivery driver, then you’ll love the new Truck Driving Job Board. The trucking industry faces a serious shortage of drivers, which translates into lots of job openings. There are jobs posted for school bus drivers, long-haul and local delivery drivers, and hazardous load (HAZMAT) drivers. In our trucking section you can learn all about the industry and you&...

With millions of laid-off Americans looking for work, the trucking industry is seeing a spike in applications. One small town, New York Terminal Manager says that he has seen applications go from zero to 10 in the last few months. The good news is that there are actually jobs to be had in over road trucking. If you are thinking about taking your show on the road, start by reading JobMonkey’s section on truck driving jobs. ...

According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry is experiencing a driver shortage to the tune of 20,000 truckers. If the present trend continues, the gap will only grow further. Over the next ten years, shipping is projected to grow 71.2 percent, which means the shortage of drivers will grow to 539,000.  The greatest shortage will be in long-haul drivers.  This week’s spotlight therefore is taking a look at the highly in-demand profession of long-haul trucking. What is Long-Haul Trucking As the name implies, long-haul drivers transport goods in rigs, ta...

Getting behind the wheel and heading out on the open road. Does this sound appealing to you? If so, then you might want to learn more about what it takes to work in the trucking industry. JobMonkey’s section on Truck Driving Jobs has resources to help you find the best schools to train for your career in driving and maintaining trucks — or even to run your own trucking business. ...