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”
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”
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”
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…”
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 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 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”
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”
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”
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”
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