CDL programs are like boot camps for future truck drivers. At truck driving school, you’ll learn everything you need to know about safely maneuvering huge big rigs. Pay particular attention when your instructors discuss driving in severe weather. As a truck driver, you may encounter weather conditions you’re unaccustomed to. This is especially important if … Continue reading “What New Truckers Need to Know About Severe Weather Driving”
Earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL) will open up a whole world of career possibilities. Even before you graduate from truck driving school, you can dive right in and explore your career options. Truck driving careers can be categorized based on how far the trucker is traveling, what type of freight he or she is … Continue reading “Understanding Your Truck Driving Career Options”
After you complete your truck driver training in CDL school, the next step in starting your career is landing an interview for a job. Many new drivers are unsure what to expect during a trucking job interview, since so much of the work is done independently. Here is a look at some common questions asked … Continue reading “What to Expect When You Interview for a Truck Driving Job”
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”
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