In the context of Vietnam’s growing economy, the freight transport industry is booming. The demand for North-South and inter-provincial freight transportation is increasing, opening up countless attractive job opportunities, especially for long-haul truck drivers. Xe Tai My Dinh, as one of the leading companies in the trucking industry, understands the importance of a professional driver team. Therefore, we provide the most detailed and useful information about this promising career opportunity, helping you gain a comprehensive view and make the right decision for your future.
1. Why is the Demand for Long-Haul Truck Drivers Increasing?
The strong growth of e-commerce, industrial parks, and import-export activities has fueled the remarkable development of the transportation industry. Goods need to be transported continuously, quickly, and safely from factories and warehouses to distribution centers, stores, and consumers across the country. This has led to an increasing demand for long-haul truck drivers, making it one of the “hot” and potentially stable career paths in 2025 and beyond.
Increasing demand for freight transport is driving growth in long-haul truck driver recruitment
2. Job Description and Responsibilities of a Long-Haul Truck Driver
The job of a long-haul truck driver is not just about driving a vehicle, but also requires meticulousness, caution, and high responsibility. At Xe Tai My Dinh, we value drivers with a professional and dedicated work ethic. Below are the main tasks and responsibilities of a long-haul truck driver:
- Operating long-haul trucks: Driving trucks on long routes, strictly adhering to traffic laws, signs, speed limits, and other safety regulations. Operating the vehicle flexibly and safely on all terrains, from highways and expressways to mountain passes.
- Transporting and preserving goods: Being responsible for transporting goods from pick-up points to destinations according to schedule and requirements. Ensuring goods are safe and intact throughout the transportation process, avoiding damage or loss.
- Regular vehicle inspection and maintenance: Performing vehicle checks before and after each trip, ensuring the vehicle is always in good working condition. Performing regular vehicle maintenance or coordinating with the technical department for maintenance and repairs when necessary.
- Communicating and working with customers and partners: Communicating politely and professionally with customers and partners during the goods delivery and receipt process. Resolving arising issues quickly and effectively.
- Management and reporting: Recording travel logs, reporting on vehicle status, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and incidents (if any) to management.
Long-haul truck driving requires caution and responsibility in transporting goods
3. Application Requirements for Long-Haul Truck Drivers at Xe Tai My Dinh
To join the professional driver team at Xe Tai My Dinh and seize the long-haul truck driver recruitment opportunity, candidates need to meet some basic requirements:
- Appropriate driver’s license: Possessing a Class C or higher truck driving license, still valid and suitable for the type of truck the company is using.
- Long-haul driving experience: Preference for candidates with long-haul truck driving experience, understanding of traffic laws, and good handling skills in road situations.
- Good health: Ensuring good health, without medical conditions that affect the ability to drive long distances. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and flexible hours.
- Discipline and high sense of responsibility: Having a sense of discipline, complying with company regulations and traffic laws. Having a high sense of responsibility for work and goods transported.
- Supporting soft skills: Good communication skills, honesty, carefulness, diligence, and a willingness to learn.
Applicants for long-haul truck driver positions need a suitable driving license and long-haul driving experience
4. Attractive Salary and Benefits for Drivers at Xe Tai My Dinh
Xe Tai My Dinh always values and appreciates the contributions of our driver team. We are committed to providing a professional, friendly working environment and a worthy compensation system. The salary for long-haul truck drivers at Xe Tai My Dinh is always competitive and attractive, ranging from 12 – 25 million VND/month or more, depending on experience, skills, and type of vehicle driven.
In addition to the basic salary, drivers also enjoy other attractive benefits such as:
- Bonuses based on performance and work efficiency.
- Allowances for meals, fuel, and business trips.
- Social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance in accordance with the law.
- Regular health check-ups.
- Opportunities for training to improve skills and personal development.
- Friendly, harmonious working environment supported by a professional management team.
5. Keys to Success and Notes When Driving Long-Haul Trucks
To succeed and stick with the long-haul truck driving profession for the long term, as well as ensure safety for yourself and goods, you need to note the following:
- Always put safety first: Strictly comply with traffic laws, maintain a safe distance, drive carefully and with high concentration.
- Maintain good health: Ensure adequate sleep, eat fully and scientifically to maintain good health throughout the journey.
- Improve driving skills: Continuously learn and improve driving skills, especially safe driving skills in bad weather conditions and complex roads.
- Proactively maintain the vehicle: Regularly check and maintain the vehicle to detect and fix problems early, ensuring the vehicle always operates stably.
- Manage time effectively: Plan and manage time reasonably to ensure transportation schedules and have enough rest time.
- Communicate and behave civilly: Communicate politely and harmoniously with colleagues, customers, and other road users.
Conclusion
The long-haul truck driver profession is opening up attractive job opportunities with stable income and good benefits. Xe Tai My Dinh is proud to be home to professional, dedicated truck drivers and is always ready to welcome potential candidates to join our team. If you are passionate about driving, love conquering roads, and want a stable job with good income, apply for the long-haul truck driver recruitment position at Xe Tai My Dinh today! We believe that with effort and passion, you will achieve many successes in your career path.
