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Things that raise your pay

• A CDL (commercial driver's license)

  Moves you into heavier trucks and a much higher pay scale. Many employers will pay for the training.

• Hazardous materials endorsement

  Fuel, chemicals and medical waste routes pay a premium.

• Forklift certification

  A one day course that makes you useful at the depot as well as on the road.

• Bilingual ability

  Worth real money on urban routes and in dispatch.