The Benefits of HAZMAT Training

From being a recession proof career to great pay to having the opportunity to travel all over North America, there are many benefits to becoming a commercial truck driver. But did you know that you can reap even more benefits by specializing in transporting hazardous material? Hazardous material is so prevalent in our society – chemicals, fuel, medical supplies and more need to be transported on a daily basis – and each of these materials has its own special consideration when it is being transported.

Drivers who transport these goods are in high demand, so there are several benefits to taking a HAZMAT training program.

Job Security
Truck drivers are in short supply throughout the entire industry and companies are scrambling to find the best drivers. There are even fewer drivers who have HAZMAT training, so this makes you all the more valuable to your employer.

Better Salary
Most truck drivers earn a decent salary as it is, but those with HAZMAT training are among some of the highest paid in the industry. In fact according to a report by Glassdoor a HAZMAT tanker driver in Toronto can earn as much as $30 per hour.

Competitive Edge
If you are looking for a job in the trucking industry, having HAZMAT training can give you a competitive edge over other candidates. Even if an employer only needs to transport hazardous goods once in a while, having that training under your belt will help you to stand out amongst the other applicants.

What to become a HAZMAT driver?
If you would like to become a HAZMAT truck driver, the first thing that you need to do is ensure that you get the proper training. At Trukademy, we offer professional MTO approved training to help you get your certification.

Through a combination of in cab and classroom training, our expert instructors will help you gain the knowledge and experience you need to take the next step in your career. And our flexible scheduling and payment options help to ensure that you are able to balance the demands of your daily family and work life with that of your education.

If you would like to learn more about Trukademy’s HAZMAT Training Program, or if you are ready to enroll,
contact us today.