CAREER TRAINING RESOURCES

Helpful Information About Truck Driving Careers

Check out this selection of articles below to learn more about career choices and how to prepare for in-demand job opportunities.

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    Trucking needs YOU

    Updated March 2022 Our nation depends on the trucking industry. Many long-haul drivers will be retiring or simply leaving for new careers in the next few years. While automated vehicles will help fill the gaps in some areas, they won’t solve the problem. We desperately need drivers in the trucking industry; will you answer the call? According […]

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    Why having a Physical done is crucial for Drivers

    Congrats! You have joined drivers across the country who have found their calling in the trucking industry. You passed your training and the driving test, so you’re all set, right? Not exactly. There are still a few things you need to see to before you get in the driver’s seat of a commercial vehicle. One […]

  • Signs Your School Might Not be Right for You

    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, pose unnecessary fees, have poor retention rates, and don’t set their students up for success.  To avoid this from happening […]

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    Why Trucking is the perfect job for new Retirees

    Did you know that roughly 70% of workers plan to find a second career after they retire? Many people choose to work after they leave their first career for financial reasons. However, there is also a large number of people who choose to keep working to keep their mind sharp. Truck driving can be a […]

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    Our favorite Trucking Conventions of 2018

    Trucking conventions are designed to bring drivers and business owners together to discuss the trucking industry and how it is evolving. Even though 2018 is almost half over, there are still some great conventions coming up this year that you shouldn’t miss. 

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    Differences between the CDL licenses

    Have you always dreamed of a life on the open road? Apex CDL provides students with the skills they need to obtain a Class A CDL license. Here are just some of the opportunities available if you have a CDL: