• First and foremost, the SAGE Certificate of Completion gives you the credentials required by so many trucking employers. It tells the employer that you’ve been trained to the highest standards for entry level drivers. Few carriers will hire you without these credentials, even if you are licensed.
• Our experienced staff will assist you in evaluating employers, developing interviewing skills, completing job applications and making contact with your companies of choice.
• We are dedicated to assisting students in bringing together their educational background, work experience and personal preferences to secure the job they want.

The Trucking Industry

As a SAGE graduate, you should feel confident in your ability to obtain a good job as a driver in this strong trucking economy. The trucking industry contributes an enormous amount of money to the economy. The combination of common carriers and private truck fleets accounts for over $175 billion of annual revenue. To meet the freight demand that generates these revenues, there is almost no limit to the hiring needs of trucking companies. The more drivers a company hires, the more freight they can haul. And there is plenty of cargo to be transported. As the saying goes, "if you got it, a truck brought it." Although railway service can move freight long distances, only trucks can deliver it directly to most customers.

As a result, statistics show what a huge demand for drivers there is, and why being a professional truck driver is such a great occupation. The American Trucking Associations reports that through the year 2015, an estimated 539,000 drivers will need to be hired.  This means about 54,000 drivers per year will be needed as the industry grows and experienced drivers retire.   In fact, ATA studies show that right now there is an estimated shortage of 20,000 drivers.  The driver shortage could grow to 111,000 drivers by the year 2014.

Moreover, the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor reports that "opportunities should be favorable for persons interested in truck driving. This occupation has among the largest number of job openings each year."

But to take advantage of the demand for truck driving jobs, you need the right training from SAGE professionals. We provide the skills that make you marketable, give you confidence and offer the opportunity to give you freedom and lifetime job satisfaction.

• Newly trained drivers typically earn $37,000 to $41,000 per year according to industry data, and can earn up to $44,000 their first year out of a good school.  The average experienced driver earns over $53,000 plus benefits, according to industry estimates.  Motivated drivers with some experience can earn well over that amount.  Owner-operators and teams who own their own trucks can earn over $100,000 per year.
• Trucks are also being redesigned to accommodate the needs of drivers. Most companies operate fleets of virtually new trucks. Many have spacious "condo" cabs with full beds, TVs/VCRs and refrigerators. The trucks have special "air ride" suspension systems to allow a comfortable drive. Most communication is now done by satellite and computer, which increases efficiency and reduces paperwork. Truckers now often talk by e-mail and surf the Web from their trucks! 
• Benefits offered by trucking companies have also improved to meet drivers’ demands. Companies usually offer full insurance (health, dental, vision, life and disability), paid vacation/holiday/sick days, profit sharing, stock options, retirement plans such as 401(k)s, tuition reimbursement plans, ride-along programs, and other benefits. They also recognize that getting a driver home to his or her family frequently is very important. Good employers make every effort to get you home on a regular basis.
  
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