Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders can earn more than $64,000 a year* as truck drivers. In order to begin your career driving a commercial motor vehicle, you can either earn your CDL through independent study or by attending classes at a CDL training school. While truck driving school does require you to pay tuition fees, … Continue reading “Funding Your Commercial Driver’s License”
The trucking industry continues to grow each year. More and more trucking companies are hiring CDL (commercial driver’s license) graduates for high-paying truck driving jobs. If you want to earn more than $64,000 a year*, you might want to consider a career as a truck driver. One of the best ways to get a head … Continue reading “What Does Accelerated CDL Training Cover?”
If you are pursuing a career as a truck driver, you may be considering attending a CDL school. This education will help you obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and learn valuable skills that will be beneficial in your new career. These programs, like the ones available at the HDS Truck Driving Institute (HDS truck … Continue reading “What Topics Does Truck Driving School Cover”
With growing wages and an increasing need for drivers, the trucking industry is a more attractive career than ever. If you are just starting to consider truck driving, you may be wondering how you can get a well-paying job with one of many trucking companies hiring new drivers. You probably know that you need a … Continue reading “What Trucking Companies Look for in New Drivers”
Your first long-haul trucking job may be exciting and anxiety provoking at the same time. Despite careful training and education, it’s natural to have some nervousness about going out on the road for extended periods, hauling large loads and navigating tight loading docks. Preparation is key to having the best possible experience on your first … Continue reading “Preparing Yourself for Your First Long-Haul Trucking Job”
Why Truck Driving School? Truck Driving School can seem daunting when looking for a new career, but you can find it to be very liberating and rewarding. You want to make sure you are making the right decision because work takes up a good portion of all of our lives. Here at HDS Truck Driving … Continue reading “3 Benefits of Truck Driving School”
With a high demand for truck drivers and an ever-dwindling number of qualified drivers available, new truckers have boundless career opportunities. The pay is what attracts many drivers to the industry, and new drivers can quickly see their salaries increase as the demand for drivers far outpaces the supply. Even in this marketplace that is … Continue reading “Increase Your Earning Potential with a Career in Trucking”
Who says being a truck driver means leaving your four-legged friends behind? Many truck drivers enjoy hitting the road with a canine for company. Both drivers and their pups can have fun on the adventure, and you’ll love having the companionship on long journeys away from home. Bringing your dog on the road may even help … Continue reading “Bringing Your Canine Companion on the Road”
If you are planning to become a commercial truck driver, one of the major challenges you’re likely to face is learning to drive under difficult road conditions. In particular, you need to get ready for winter driving. This is an essential skill to learn, as you’ll need to adjust the way you drive in order … Continue reading “Winter Trucking: What You Need to Prepare For”
A Look at Modern Transportation Trends that Are Influencing the Need for Truckers The trucking industry has changed considerably over the last several decades, and still more changes are on the way. If you’re planning to become a commercial truck driver, you should be aware of how these changes may affect your career. These are … Continue reading “A Look at Modern Transportation Trends”
Long stretches of open road and unstable sleep schedules can often combine to make truck drivers feel sleepy behind the wheel. However, driving a truck requires your full attention, for your own safety and the safety of everyone on the road. How can you avoid being lulled into a state of drowsiness when the road … Continue reading “Tips for Staying Alert During Long-Haul Trips”
Many new truck drivers plan meticulously for things like routing, keeping in touch with loved ones, and managing their paychecks, but they overlook another important part of trucking life: Staying healthy on the road. When you’re on the go and eating out of truck stops and fast-food restaurants, your health can quickly head south if … Continue reading “Answering New Drivers’ Questions about Staying Healthy on the Road”
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