Advancement Opportunities In The Trucking Industry?

So I am leaving tomorrow for Prime training in MO. I may be getting a little ahead of myself here, but I am very curious about the opportunities for advancement in the trucking industry. As with pretty much anything I research online, there is very conflicting information. I have read that most truck drivers are not interested in an office job, but what about the ones who are? I have a MBA from the University of Phoenix. Do truck drivers sometimes advance into management positions? I assume that having experience on the road would be a big plus for anyone applying for office/ management positions, especially if they are already working for the company they are applying to. Anyone have any insight on this matter?

Well sir you make an interesting observation. I'm sure there are plenty of driver's who wouldn't mind getting off the road. With that said though, truck driving isn't really just a job it's a lifestyle. I personally wouldn't want to change my entire lifestyle just to use it as a stepping stone to an office job. Sure drivers that have been doing it a while may make pretty good dispatchers or fleet managers. But most I think chose to drive a truck because they didn't want to be stuck at a desk all day.

More to the point to answer your question. I think that you could make a move from driving into a management position but it would probably have more to do with the dispatching side of things. Or maybe you could eventually own your own truck and start a company. Other than that I just can't see using this profession as a stepping stone though. Hope this helps.