Trucking to Success: A Guide to CDL Trucking Jobs 

So you’re looking for a good paying job — or even better, a good paying career. The key is finding the right career for you. 

You probably know that professional trucking jobs can pay well. But did you know that many people make a career out of professional truck driving? Often, the key is finding the type of trucking that works best for you. At Halvor Lines, we have four divisions to choose from. Let’s take a look: 

Dry Van Trucking 
Dry vans are the most common type of trailer used in trucking. These are the “big box” trailers used to carry everything from toilet paper to living room furniture. Many people start their truck driving careers hauling dry van trailers. 

If you decide to haul dry van, you’ll find a range of over-the-road (OTR), regional, and even local driving opportunities. While some companies will ask you to help with loading or unloading the van trailer, many companies, including Halvor Lines, have a “no-touch” freight system. This means that someone else loads and unloads the trailers. No touch freight means you get to focus on driving and customer service at shippers and receivers. 

Thanks to a loyal customer base and a wide range of freight, Halvor Lines has new dry van job postings weekly. Learn more on our dry van trucking jobs page. 

Refrigerated (Temperature Controlled) Trucking 

You may not realize it, but many of the semi-trucks you see on the road have very advanced temperature control technology. In the industry, we call them reefers (for refrigerated), but it’s more accurate to say they are temperature-controlled trailers because their job is to keep freight at a constant temperature. Sometimes that means keeping something cool (like food), while other times it means keeping it from freezing or getting too hot (beverages). 

Like dry van trucking, refrigerated trucking is no touch freight. That means you don’t have to worry about loading or unloading your trailer at shippers and receivers. Many drivers chose this work because it offers opportunities for cross-country travel though there are plenty of local and regional reefer jobs too. Have more questions? You’ll find answers on our refrigerated truck driver jobs page. 

Flatbed Trucking 
If you’re looking for a job with higher earning potential that also keeps you in shape, hauling flatbed freight may be for you. Some surveys show that flatbed drivers earn an average of $10,000 more than van drivers annually. That’s because flatbed driving requires extra work, including tarping, strapping, chaining and otherwise securing the loads you’re hauling (the work that keeps you in shape!). 

We’re admittedly biased, but we believe Halvor Lines has one of the best flatbed divisions in America today. We have a loyal customer base thanks to the professionalism, skill and focus on safety that our drivers bring to their flatbed careers. And if you’re just starting out we partner with Superior CDL School to gain the experience you need to drive with Halvor. There are physical requirements, including passing an agility test. Learn more about these requirements and flatbed driving in general here. 

Deck Van Trucking (hauling double decker trailers) 
Do you want the coolest Class A CDL job out there? Consider hauling ATVs and power sports equipment in a special double-decker trailer. This very specialized work isn’t for everyone, but if you are looking for a driving job that will impress folks, including most other truckers, you’ll want to check this out. Oh, and you’ll earn some of the industry’s top wages, too.  

Wondering what it takes to be a deck van driver? Check out this video we did with Kevin, one of our superstar deck van drivers. 

You’ll find information on all of these types of Halvor-specific driving careers here. If you are interested in a truck driving career working for one of America’s Best Fleets to Drive For, Apply Online with us. 

If you’re not quite ready to apply and would like to talk to a recruiter, fill out our driver job inquiry form. A Halvor Lines recruiter will be in touch to answer your questions.