Truck driver: profession with a future

From truck driver to logistics thinker

Anyone talking about careers with a future in the logistics sector can't avoid truck drivers. After all, truck drivers work in a booming industry that has grown considerably, thanks in part to the continued growth of online business. All the more reason for logistics companies to look for qualified drivers. The opportunities for young talents are not bad at the moment. The industry is lacking drivers for its trucks for a variety of reasons. Recently, the German Association of Freight Forwarders and Logistics complained that Germany was short of around 80,000 truck drivers. Because around 30,000 drivers retire every year, but only 15,000 new ones are being trained, the association believes that we are "on the verge of a supply collapse. However, technical developments also speak for the future viability of the profession. Despite automation in many logistics areas, the driver will remain with a variety of new tasks. The profession will change and soon be in high demand.

On tour

Almost every product, from jam in the grocery store to steel girders for bridge construction, has a long journey in the truck behind it. The tour guide here is the truck driver, who - whether near or far - puts a lot of time into these trips. For the driver, time means managing his schedule to deliver the goods on time.

Truck Driver

Tasks with joy

Depending on which area - local or long-distance - one works, working hours can vary. Logistics companies strive to make route planning family-friendly. In doing so, they also have to take legal requirements into account, as there are prescribed driving and rest breaks that must be observed.  In the future, it can be assumed that scheduling - similar to shifts in other industries - will change and become increasingly attractive.

Versatility is in demand

Of course, financial aspects also play a role in the choice of profession. Which is also justified throughout. After all, the truck driver is an important and versatile employee of his company on various levels at the same time. If the truck has a defect on the road, for example, the driver's technical knowledge is in demand. Not everyone can change a truck tire or have a "nose" for why the vehicle just won't start. For the customer, the driver is not at least the friendly, always technically skilled "external representative" of his boss/company. 

Enjoy a head start

The truck driver's profession is very tech-savvy. Not only does he know what an engine looks like, for example, he can use his knowledge to deal with it in the event of defects or failures. Even if the combustion engine gives way to the electrically powered drive in the future, the driver is always close to the new technology. That, too, is what makes the job so exciting. 

Change saddles

The driver of tomorrow is not just the driver of a vehicle. He is a flexibly deployable employee of his company. With his knowledge and training, he can also perform tasks directly within the company. After all, logistics is the third-largest sector of the economy and offers a growing number of jobs that also provide opportunities for career changers. For example, the driver may well become a dispatcher within the same company.

Diversity

The logistics sector is incredibly diverse. Many different professions make it very attractive. What distinguishes the driver's profession is having a job that is enjoyable, that offers proximity to new technologies and tasks, and that is increasingly gaining recognition - also financially.

Exciting jobs can also be found at companies that make modern logistics possible. One example of this is the company Edscha TS, which stands for innovative concealed technology.

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