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How South Africans Can Become US Truck Drivers
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This serious shortage of drivers has forced US trucking companies to start recruiting drivers from other countries, especially English speaking ones, such as South Africa. This presents a very good opportunity, as US truck drivers are well paid and have good job security. However, there are requirements and qualifications that have to be met, as discussed below.
This serious shortage of drivers has forced US trucking companies to start recruiting drivers from other countries, especially English speaking ones, such as South Africa. This presents a very good opportunity, as US truck drivers are well paid and have good job security. However, there are requirements and qualifications that have to be met, as discussed below.
Get Recruited and Sponsored
There are recruitment / employment companies in South Africa that actively seek out and recruit qualified truck drivers in South Africa. They not only know what specific openings are available, but they coordinate with the US employer to get you sponsored so you can legally immigrate to the US to work as a truck driver. One of these companies is satrucker.co.za As mentioned before, there are requirements that must be met for you to be successful in this process.
Basic Qualifications
– Be between 23 – 68 years old.
– Be in excellent physical and mental health.
– Be fluent in English.
– Have a clean criminal record.
– Be willing to make at least a three year driving contract commitment.
Professional Qualifications
– Minimum of three years of recent professional driving experience.
– Current Code 14 / EC license.
– No driving violations within the last three years.
– Professional references that are contactable.
– Have all documents necessary to secure a work visa to the US.
After Arriving In the US
After you have secured your visa – which can take many months – and arrive in the US, you will still need to secure a US Commercial Truck Driver’s License (CDL). Your sponsoring employer will help enroll you in a truck driving school, which will assist you in passing your tests and submitting the required paperwork to obtain the CDL. Experienced drivers can often do this process within a couple of months.
