How do you get into trucking in Sydney?
I am a 30-year-old male, about to graduate from UNSW with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science in a couple of months. Since the IT job market is currently quite competitive, I plan to obtain my HR license and drive trucks part-time while looking for opportunities in IT. I've always wanted to be a truck driver ever since I was a kid but never had the chance. I feel this might be the perfect opportunity to do it, otherwise, I may never get the chance in the future.
I have a few questions:
- How can I get my foot in the door and land my first job driving trucks?
- What type of HR license should I get? Non-synchromesh manual, crash box manual, or automatic? I've been driving a manual car for the past four years.
- Are there any truck driving schools you would recommend?
I’d appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!