Most of the rookie truck drivers choose to start out hauling refrigerated freight because it is the most common type of freight available. Also this freight doesn’t require a lot in the way of specialized training.
Refrigerated freight is very similar to a dry van, the only real difference being that its temperature is controlled.
Refrigerated freight together with dry van is best for beginners because they require little to no physical work from the driver, which is not the case if you were to drive other freights that need to be properly secured, or where you need to manage driving with thousands of pounds of liquid moving around.
Is It Dump Truck Freight Suitable?
Dump trucks are relatively easy to operate and could be a good starting point for most rookie truck drivers. You might not think of a dump truck, but they come is a variety of models and usually do require the air brake endorsement. Depending on what you’re hauling you might even need HAZ-mat endorsements as well.
