Truck Driving
Learn more information about Truck Driving from Kansas City Truck Driving School, Apex CDL Institute, on our blog.
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Check out who invented the first semi, engines, and more!
You may know how to drive one pretty darn well but did you know these interesting facts about semis?
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How trucking became an essential business
Beginning of Trucking: 1890s The evolution of the trucking industry has come a long way since it first began. Before there were many paved roads, let alone highways, trucks traveling on the roads were no larger than delivery trucks. They used crude solid rubber tires, making the trip very rough and slow. Most didn’t have […]
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What to expect from a truck driving career
A long-haul truck driving career is a lifestyle, not just a job. It’s something that many people aren’t cut out for, which is why this type of work is readily available. Companies all over the country are always looking for drivers. There are never enough truckers to fill the needs of businesses that use these services to get […]
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Come join us and see what opportunities truck driving can provide
If you are interested in a new career driving trucks or are a seasoned driver looking for new routes, please come join us at the Apex CDL career fair on October 20th. The event will take place at our driving school, located at 6801 State Ave, Kansas City, KS from 11 am-1 pm!
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The future of truck driving shouldn't deter you from the present
With self-driving trucks in the works, what does that mean for truck driver jobs? Will men and women lose their careers because of technology? How does it work when there are other tasks involved in hauling freight besides driving?
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Redefining the Transportation Industry
Updated March 10, 2021 Typically, trucking is seen as a male profession. However, more and more women see the benefits of driving a truck. In 2015, 5.8 percent of the 3.4 million U.S. truck drivers were women, compared to 4.6 percent in 2010 and that number is only expected to rise. Confronting a shortfall of around […]