Because there are so many responsibilities you are taking on when you decide to drive a truck as a career, there are rewards for taking on those responsibilities. Trucking jobs are extremely stressful. The amount of time you are away from home, driving in bad road conditions and trying to make sure that you don’t miss your time deadline all make for a very stressful job. The rewards of taking on so much is that truck drivers often receive top pay and great benefits. For many, this job allows them to support their families in a way they wouldn’t be able to do if they had a traditional job.