1. How To Make Big Bucks
Driving Trucks

2. Endorsements
• Endorsements are
something a driver can
obtain once they have
their CDL. It requires
extra testing for each
individual endorsement.
• Receiving endorsements
on your CDL increases
your value to a company,
and can get you higher
paying driving positions. www.truckingsos.com

3. Types of Endorsements
• Double/Triple Trailers (T)
– Ability to carry two or three trailers
• Passenger (P)
– The ability to drive buses carrying 16 or more people
• Tank Vehicle (N)
– The ability to carry liquid in bulk
• Hazardous Material (H)
– The ability to carry hazardous materials
• School Bus (S)
– The ability to drive a school bus (added to a standard bus
endorsement)
• Combination of tank vehicle and hazardous materials (X)

4. Tanker Jobs
• The X endorsement, which is a combination of
the tanker and the hazmat endorsements is
one of the most popular in the trucking
industry.
• Tank drivers often haul propane, diesel,
gasoline, chlorine, etc.
• Tanker positions are often local, meaning the
driver is home daily.
• Are you interested in a tanker job?

5. Types of Loads
• Some loads are more valuable than others.
For example, computer parts compared to
soda pop. When looking for a job, know that
companies who haul higher priced goods will
pay their drivers more.
• Some companies pay their driver per load,
instead of per mile. With the ability to pick up
as many loads as available, you can control
how much money you are making.

6. Making Money
• If earning pay per mile, more miles will equal
more pay. Accepting as many loads as you can
will increase your number of miles, which will
increase the amount on your paycheck.
• Experience will also increase the amount you are
paid. The more you drive, the more you earn.
• Staying with one company for a longer amount of
time results in raises, which results in a larger
paycheck.

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