Category: Truck Driving Jobs

  For four decades, Classic Carriers has been more than just a trucking company. We’ve been a family. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2025, we’re reflecting on what has made us successful: our drivers. From the roads that stretch across all 48 contiguous states to the community we’ve built right here in Versailles,… Read more »

For many people, a career as a truck driver is filled with unlimited opportunities and the freedom to work outside the office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck driving will increase nearly 4 percent over the next decade, resulting in almost 100,000 new jobs.  Truck drivers have a couple of options in… Read more »

Good communication is a key part of successful truck driver and dispatcher relationships. Drivers depend on dispatchers to help them get their loads delivered to their correct destination on time and without hiccups. Dispatchers rely on drivers to stay informed and communicate any challenges they’re experiencing.  In this blog, we’re sharing an inside look at… Read more »

Have you heard any myths or misconceptions about truck drivers or the general truck driving industry? Maybe you’ve heard that truck drivers cause the majority of car accidents? Or that they don’t have time for their families?  There are numerous misconceptions about the industry — mostly negative — that we hope to dispel in this… Read more »

Are you considering becoming a truck driver? You might be wondering if you’ve got what it takes to start a career on the road. Your skills and ambitions could be a great match, but there are many things to consider before moving in this direction. Take this short quiz to help determine if truck driving… Read more »

Working as owner-operators can be exciting and rewarding, while also filling you with pride. As your own boss, you manage day-to-day operations and your own driving schedule. On the flip side, being an owner-operator also comes with more responsibilities and possible pitfalls if you don’t manage your business effectively. Use these tips to help you… Read more »

The average annual pay for a truck driver in Ohio is $47,814, according to a December 2021 article by ZipRecruiter. Ohio ranks 22nd out of 50 states in average trucker salaries, which falls in line with the cost of living in Ohio compared to other states. How Much Can a Truck Driver Make? Experience is… Read more »

Classic Carriers Increases Truck Driver Bonuses and Per Diem Pay Classic Carriers is excited to announce increased sign-on bonuses and increased per diem pay for our truck drivers. Truck Driver Bonuses Currently, there is an $8,000 sign-on bonus for drivers with two or more years of experience. The bonus applies to new hires as a… Read more »