Blogs By HDS Truck Driving Institute

Spotlight on Federal Distracted Driving Regulations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration have specific rules prohibiting interstate truckers and bus drivers from texting or using hand-held phones while driving. These joint rules are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s efforts to end distracted driving. As a result, violations of these rules can result in fines … Continue reading “Spotlight on Federal Distracted Driving Regulations”

A Truck Driver’s Guide to Commercial Licensing

Since April 1, 1992, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has required drivers to have commercial driver’s licenses in order to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Consequently, the FMCSA has developed and issued standards that states must follow to issue CDLs to drivers. Restrictions are placed on CDLs when a driver’s vehicle lacks critical equipment … Continue reading “A Truck Driver’s Guide to Commercial Licensing”

A Look at Dry Van and Refrigerated Trucks

After obtaining your commercial driver’s license, the most important career decision you will make is how to surround yourself with the right people at work. You also need to understand the factors affecting the freight you receive, as well as the steps to take to put yourself in the best possible position to succeed. Factors … Continue reading “A Look at Dry Van and Refrigerated Trucks”

What to Expect from Life on the Road

Graduating from truck-driving school helps you learn all of the skills that you need to know to safely operate a commercial truck. Once you obtain your CDL and get behind the wheel of a truck, you can start living your life on the road. Use this guide to learn more about what to expect from … Continue reading “What to Expect from Life on the Road”

A Look at the Importance of Commercial Driver’s Licensing

You have to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) before you can legally work as a truck driver. Keep reading to find out why it is important to hold a CDL before you get behind the wheel of a truck: A Driver Has All of the Necessary Knowledge If a driver successfully obtains a CDL, … Continue reading “A Look at the Importance of Commercial Driver’s Licensing”

Tips and Guidelines for New Truckers

Once you finish your time in truck-driving school, you will be immersed in the real world of commercial driving. Use this guide for some help finding your footing as you begin to work as a professional truck driver: Pay Attention to Blind Spots If you are unaware of what is happening in your blind spots, … Continue reading “Tips and Guidelines for New Truckers”

Consider Taking Your Marriage On the Road…

Has your life has plunged into a predictable pit of monotony? There’s the mundane work commute, repetitive household chores, daily errands and other routine tasks. You can’t help but wonder about trying something new, different, exciting, challenging – anything more than the ordinary day to day life that you’ve come to know. Then you consider truck … Continue reading “Consider Taking Your Marriage On the Road…”

How to Tell If Truck Driving Is the Career for You

Driving a truck is a career unlike any other. Its unique job requirements make it the perfect career for a variety of personalities. If you are considering changing your career, keep reading to find out if truck driving is the right option for you: You Like to Experience New Things A lot of people like … Continue reading “How to Tell If Truck Driving Is the Career for You”

Should You Go to College or Truck Driving School?

Should I go to college or earn money truck driving? Why choose between the two, when you can do both? Maybe you’re still saving for college. Or, you’ve completed school, but aren’t ready to give up your freedom for a 9 to 5 cubicle job. Either way, you don’t have to resist the call of … Continue reading “Should You Go to College or Truck Driving School?”

The Predominance of Trucking Jobs in the USA

The trucking industry has remained one of the most successful industries in the U.S. for decades. Thanks to positive changes in the economy, the need for qualified CDL drivers has continued to rise. Today, truck driving is one of the nation’s most common jobs—keep reading to learn more about what makes this career choice such … Continue reading “The Predominance of Trucking Jobs in the USA”

A Look at the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Throughout your trucking career, one of your most important goals while on the job should be traversing the road safely. Distracted driving is one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents in the U.S., leading to hundreds of thousands of injuries each year. Learning the dangers of distracted driving and how you can avoid … Continue reading “A Look at the Dangers of Distracted Driving”

A Glimpse Back at the History of Truck Driving

Truck driving as a service and a career has existed since shortly after the use of vehicles became widespread around the end of World War I. Since this time, trucking has grown to become one of the predominant industries in the United States. Today, truck driving is responsible for the delivery of more than half … Continue reading “A Glimpse Back at the History of Truck Driving”

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