Whether you want to drive locally, regionally or over-the-road, Transport Education Centre has the answer. TEC will assist in completing new driver applications, developing a resume, and working with you on professional presentation and interviewing skills. And our placement assistance advisers will assist you in evaluating all the aspects of your potential employers, including benefits, pay and bonus packages, equipment and home time. Then we will assist you in evaluating the offers you receive. Almost all of our graduates have several good offers before they are finished training. That's because the best companies are looking for the highest quality students. They know that a better trained employee will be more responsible, more productive, and safer employee. And it also means that you will earn more money faster. With TEC training you may be able to get on the road quicker. Learn more so you earn more!

Placement Services

Transport Education Centre provides job placement assistance to every student while enrolled in it' s school, as well as after graduation. Graduates can contact the school at any time for assistance in locating a job, and to take advantage of TEC ‘s network of hundreds of high quality regional and national employers that hire TEC students. No school can guarantee a student a job, but we guarantee that we will use our best efforts to prepare and assist you. And we are proud of our placement success. Although placement rates for TEC school vary over time, TEC has successfully assisted hundreds of graduates find good truck driving jobs for many years. Ask any of our graduates and they will likely tell you that if you want a professional truck driving job, TEC staff can help you find one!

• First and foremost, the Transport Education Centre 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 Transport Education Centre 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, trucking companies have a virtually limitless need for drivers. 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 provide “door to door” service.

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 at least until the year 2005 the trucking industry will need to hire 403,000 truck drivers each year to fill empty seats. 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 market, you need the right training from TEC professionals. We provide the skills that make you marketable, give you confidence and offer the opportunity to give you freedom and lifetime job satisfaction.

The Life of a Professional Truck Driver has Changed

Trucking is not what it was ten years ago, or even two years ago. It' s changing for the better. Companies realize that in order to attract good drivers they need to make driving a comfortable and enjoyable profession. The response of the industry has been to provide better pay, newer, more advanced equipment, and excellent benefits.

• Newly trained drivers typically earn $32,000 to $34,000 per year according to industry data, and can earn up to $35,000 their first year out of a good school. The average experienced driver earns over $60,000 plus benefits, according to the OTA, and motivated drivers with some experience can earn well over that amount. Owner -operators who own their own trucks can earn over $130,000 per year.

• Trucks are also being redesigned to accommodate the needs of drivers. Most companies operate fleets of virtually new trucks. Many have spacious 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/, retirement 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.