If the idea of long stretches of time alone out on the road doesn’t sound great to you, then team driving could be a good fit. Team truck drivers work together, splitting the driving duties so that they can carry more loads without constantly working alone. Although some people go to truck driving school with … Continue reading “Is Team Driving Right for You?”
If you want to become a commercial truck driver, you’ll have to earn your commercial driver’s license first. The best way to do this is to start off by going to a CDL school, but CDL training isn’t free. Fortunately, you can finance your CDL training and find yourself a job in the industry that … Continue reading “What Are Your Options for Financing Your CDL Training?”
Before you can become a commercial truck driver, there’s a lot you need to learn. Passing your CDL test is one thing but preparing to live your life on the road is another. One of the most important elements that new drivers might not think about is sleep. Here are a few tips for managing … Continue reading “Tips for Managing Sleep for New Truck Drivers”
CDL training helps you prepare to take your tests and earn your full license, but time is a factor. Your permit will expire eventually, so be sure to get your license before it does. Then you need to work on maintaining your license and renewing it when necessary. Read ahead if you’re wondering how far … Continue reading “How Long Does CDL Training Remain Valid?”
Can you imagine a world without interstate highways? The Interstate Highway System was only in the planning stages about a hundred years ago, and it took decades for it to resemble the roadway system we use today. Keep reading and explore the history of America’s interstates. Preparation The Federal Aid Road Act of 1916 attempted … Continue reading “Explore the History of America’s Interstates”
There is still room for plenty of new drivers in the trucking industry, and if you have your CDL and experience at a trucking school, you could be one of them. New drivers need to take the place of the previous generation and learn to use new technology, so they can sustain an industry that … Continue reading “Why the Trucking Industry Needs New Drivers”
One of the most alluring elements of earning your CDL and becoming a truck driver is the opportunity to see all kinds of different sights. The network of roads and highways that take you across the United States will show you some wonderful sights, so read ahead and learn about some of the most famous … Continue reading “What Are the Most Famous Highways in America?”
Every new year is an opportunity to think about what you liked and what you didn’t like about the year that just wrapped up. If your reflection shows you that you weren’t happy with your career, then take this chance to determine what kind of changes you need to make. Keep reading and start your … Continue reading “Start Your New Year with New Career Goals”
Life as a truck driver can be intense, but if you’re up for the challenge, it can also be incredibly rewarding. After you’ve gotten your CDL and lined up a job, you’ll quickly learn how important it is to manage your time. Staying in shape on the road can be tricky, but there’s plenty to … Continue reading “Adjusting to the Trucker Way of Life”
Not every job lets you team up with your life partner, but professional driving is unlike most other jobs in many ways. Driving with your spouse is nice, because you can build a routine, and you can do it together. You’ll also get to share some amazing experiences on the road, so read ahead and … Continue reading “Learn the Relationship Advantages of Team Driving with Your Spouse”
When you spend much of your time on the road, you start to get to know different truck stops and what to expect from them. A truck stop is a place where you can fuel up your body in addition to your truck, take a shower and brush your teeth, and have some fun when … Continue reading “Benefits You Can Enjoy at Truck Stops”
Earning your commercial driver’s license is one of the first steps in getting yourself your first trucking job. Your CDL can include different kinds of endorsements, and they can make it easier for you to get into a career that you love. Having more endorsements means you’re a more versatile driver, so you might have … Continue reading “What Benefits Come from Earning Multiple Endorsements?”
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