A truck driver spends a great deal of time away from family, sitting behind the wheel for several hours at a time. A lifestyle such as this can lead to unhealthy physical and mental habits which prolong negative health issues. Truck drivers can take action to ensure they stay happy and healthy while on the road. […]
Most people who are considering CDL training have many questions. Among the most important of these is wondering whether or not truck driving school is worth it in the long run. The answer is yes, if you’re careful about the truck driving school you choose. […]
Kids are often drawn to the idea of truck driving, but their enthusiasm wanes as they get older. The perception that truck driving attracts people who are uneducated, dirty and slightly uncouth takes hold, and this idea is cemented by the entertainment industry. However, many of these truck driving perceptions are really misconceptions. […]
Getting a CDL license is a momentous step toward a new career. Of course, before getting that CDL license it’s essential to pass a rigorous test. Many prospective commercial drivers head to the DMV or a similar government office to take the test, but there might be some good reasons for choosing a third-party testing […]
Before being granted a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, it’s necessary to undergo CDL testing. Often, tests are performed at a 3rd party CDL testing facility. This CDL testing is one of the final steps to entering a commercial driving career. […]
Technology as Roadside Assistance
If you drive a truck for a living, any tool you have access to becomes a valuable resource for you while on the road. That can be said about smartphones and tablets as well as the apps designed for these types of devices. When it comes to being useful on the road, the following applications provide guidance and entertainment. […]
Going into a career in truck driving can be a great move — but only if you go to the right truck driving school. Unfortunately, there are many schools out there that take advantage of their students, charge outrageous fees, have terrible retention rates, and don’t set their students out on a path for success. If you’ve enrolled in a truck driving school but are worried if you’ve made the right choice, there are several signs to watch out for. Here’s how to pick the right truck driving school:
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Most peoples aversion to attending a truck driving school to become a truck driver is the fact that they do not want to go out over the road and drive long haul. For some people their family commitments simply will not allow it. Being gone weeks at a time certainly can prove to be difficult […]
As the economy improves, the demand for goods and merchandise rises, and as a result, more truck drivers are needed to transport the supply chains.
The Facts
According to the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, heavy and tractor-trailer truck driving jobs are projected to increase 11 percent from 2012 to 2022.
The transport industry is […]
For some people, the life of a trucker sounds romantic: always roaming from place to place, spending the days and weeks driving across the country, seeing different scenery every day, and living out of your truck. If you want to become a truck driver, you must first get your commercial drivers license. Even if you […]
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