Truck drivers rely on the quality of their truck for safety and efficiency while on the road. Whether you are part of a large or small trucking fleet, maintenance is the key to greater performance across every mile. By including truck drivers as part of a fleet maintenance program, employers can improve results, lower operating … Continue reading “Creating a Preventative Maintenance Plan for Your Fleet”
Once you have earned your CDL, it’s time to begin searching for the perfect trucking job. There are many options available, including becoming an independent owner/operator truck driver. As an owner/operator, you can choose to purchase your own truck, or lease a truck from a carrier when you begin work. Learning the Ropes One of … Continue reading “The Advantages of Leasing a Truck”
Due to their size and length, trucks have numerous blind spots that cannot be seen directly from the cab. These blind spots pose a safety hazard to both truck drivers and the vehicles around them. Your mirrors provide the valuable information you need about traffic and other conditions around your truck to help you remain … Continue reading “The Importance of Mirrors When You Are Driving a Truck”
Before you can obtain your CDL and start working in the commercial truck driving industry, you must pass a medical and physical examination. Keep reading to learn more about the requirements for these tests so you are prepared to pass when you finish your school program: Vision Requirements Since a person with a CDL will … Continue reading “Understanding the CDL Medical and Physical Requirements”
The trucking industry is responsible for transporting practically every kind of good used in the United States. If you are looking for a new career with plenty of job security, you should consider becoming a truck driver. Keep reading to find out why it is one of the most common jobs in the country: There … Continue reading “Join the Crowd: Why Truck Driving is the Most Common Job in Every State”
Before you can officially get your CDL in Tucson and start working as a commercial driver, you must first obtain a CDL instruction permit. Use this guide to figure out how to get this permit so you can be one step closer to your new career as a truck driver. Getting a Permit Before a … Continue reading “Getting Your CDL Instruction Permit”
Once you finish your program in truck-driving school and earn your certification to work in the industry, you have to figure out how to navigate the real world of being a truck driver. Keep reading to find out how to get insurance for a commercial truck if you ever decide to become your own boss: … Continue reading “Getting Insurance for a Commercial Truck”
When you are driving for long periods of time over all kinds of terrain, it is extremely important that your truck operates at its best. Keep reading to find out how to choose the right kind of oil for your commercial truck to keep it running smoothly: Use the Right Viscosity It is extremely important … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Oil for Your Commercial Truck”
Once you complete truck-driving school, you have a wide range of career opportunities. Keep reading to learn more about some of the different kinds of trucking jobs that you can get with your CDL: Pulling a Dry Van When a driver first starts out in the industry, he or she usually works pulling a dry … Continue reading “A Guide to the Different Types of Trucking Jobs”
Before you can start working as a professional truck driver, you have to earn your Arizona CDL. Once you finish your truck driving school program, you will have to apply for your CDL. Keep reading to learn the steps of applying for this license so you can begin the next phase of your career. Apply … Continue reading “The Steps of Applying for a CDL in Arizona”
Once you have completed your program in truck driving school, you have to pass your CDL test before you can officially start to work as a driver. Use the following tips to conduct a thorough and successful pre-trip inspection that will help you make a good impression on the day of your test. Look at … Continue reading “Conducting a Pre-Trip Inspection for Your CDL Test”
While you are learning the ins and outs of the industry in truck driving school, it is important to pick up some operating tips that will help you on the road. Keep reading to find out why you should consider using synthetic oil as you start to work as a professional driver. Less Wear and … Continue reading “The Advantages of Using Synthetic Oil”
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