| Do you love, love, love to drive? If so, you may | | | | rigs', you will need to take a CDL certification test |
| be interested in a career as a professional driver. | | | | (different classes/levels depending on the job) |
| The list includes quite a few opportunities and as | | | | obtain the required class of license and be willing |
| long as you meet the requirements, e.g., have an | | | | to submit to period testing. Long-haul semi drivers |
| excellent driving record, current license and pass | | | | usually benefit from a higher income than |
| any required testing, you'd be a good candidate. | | | | short-haul or delivery/service truck drivers, but |
| And in a lot the instances, you can actually start | | | | have to be the type of person who is willing to |
| your own service company and be your own | | | | be away from home for extended amounts of |
| boss. | | | | time, and on a regular basis. |
| Limo Driver | | | | Valet |
| Limo drivers are an especially good option for | | | | Valet opportunities are mainly part-time as |
| people who like people. They usually make a | | | | compared full-time. But if you are in the right |
| standard rate and when allowed, can also receive | | | | place, you can make quite a pretty penny |
| gratuities. Keep in mind that most limo drivers | | | | considering base pay and tips. A lot of younger |
| need to be 'on-call' and ready to roll at a | | | | valets sometimes think that this type of work is |
| moment's notice and all are required to hold a | | | | a free-for-all, but know that you will be |
| special license. In addition to the usual prom, | | | | completely responsible for the owner's car when |
| airport, wedding and events fares, there are also | | | | in your possession. In addition to the prospect of |
| opportunities for 'personal' drivers who work | | | | a good salary, you may also enjoy the diversity |
| specifically for one individual or firm. And if you | | | | involved in the opportunity to drive different |
| ever decide to purchase you own limo, you | | | | types of vehicles on a regular basis. |
| obviously aren't obligated to any one other than | | | | Auto-Auctions and Car Dealerships |
| yourself, your customers and Uncle Sam. | | | | A professional driving career can also be obtained |
| Taxi-Cab Drivers | | | | by working through an auto auction or car |
| Because you never know who you're going to | | | | dealership. The cars on these lots need to be |
| get as a passenger, another driving profession | | | | moved around on a consistent basis and can |
| that would probably be more pleasing to a 'people | | | | provide the opportunity for diversity in the driving |
| person' is a taxi cab driver. Taxi driving can be | | | | experience as well. |
| quite lucrative if you're in a well populated area, | | | | Race Car Driver |
| and even more so if you own your own cab. Just | | | | Now this is obviously a career that requires |
| know that the hours can tend to be very long | | | | extensive training and outstanding skill. But if |
| and erratic. Also, a special license and registration | | | | you've got the 'right stuff', you can do very well |
| is required for this type of driving. | | | | for yourself financially in addition to possibly |
| Truck Drivers | | | | obtaining a claim to fame. In addition to the high |
| The amount of opportunities for professional | | | | level of ability required, obtaining sponsorship is the |
| truck drivers has gone through the roof over the | | | | other important aspect to moving forward in this |
| past few years - and they are pretty diversified | | | | career. Once a sponsor agrees to subsidize you, |
| as well. If you have the opportunity to drive a | | | | the driver will be required to represent that |
| delivery or service industry truck, and especially if | | | | company or individual and of course be given the |
| you're considering the prospect of driving the 'big | | | | privilege of driving that corresponding race car. |