Seeking Out the Best Paid Delivery Work

While undoubtedly a profession where good money can be earned, there can be considerable variation in the amounts earned by workers in the haulage industry. Those who are prepared to specialise in particular types of delivery work stand to make a very decent profit. Some take the challenge of navigating foreign roads and delivering potentially hazardous goods, for example – some examples of which are described below.

Chemical Transportation

Those drivers who manage to secure contracts with the leading chemical and pharmaceutical companies are certainly very well financially rewarded. In taking responsibility for ensuring the safe transportation of potentially dangerous supplies, these drivers are required to comply with stringent safety regulations. However, the effort is well worth it and they have the opportunity to develop outstanding reputations and establish long-term business relationships with niche chemical companies.

Ice Road Truckers

Intrepid drivers may be tempted by the prospect of taking on lucrative ice road trucking jobs after watching the internationally acclaimed television programme. However, they may be surprised by the extreme physical and mental strength required to complete such jobs. Those who've managed to endure such draining trips across the barren lands of North America are rewarded with large amounts of money, but, for many, once is enough and they are reluctant to take on regular delivery work in such extreme conditions.

Dump Truck Driving

Large numbers of UK drivers have been tempted to immigrate to Australia to work in the huge open cut mines. While certainly a little different from regular delivery work, their experience with large vehicles sets them in good stead. After undertaking an advanced course in the handling of large articulated lorries and dump trucks, some of the hardest working truckers are reported to be earning in excess of £50,000 per year. The long working hours and exacting demands of the mining companies are not for everyone, however.

War Zone Transportation

Some military organisations pay as much as £200,000 per year to courageous workers who are prepared to make deliveries in war-torn areas. However, the reasons for such outstanding remuneration are quite obvious. The drivers have to navigate roads patrolled by hostile enemy forces and they face real risk every day, so such jobs are not for the faint hearted.

Specialist Delivery

It is hardly surprising that the majority of hauliers prefer to carry out delivery work in the United Kingdom than face the daunting prospect of acquiring employment abroad. However, domestic drivers can still earn a significant amount of money by specialising in different types of transportation. Some take the opportunity to go self employed and advertise niche delivery services on a local basis - earning good money for the delivery of particularly unwieldy or unusual goods.