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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    Find out where to stop while in Missouri

    We will start close to home in our first edition of Best Truck Stops USA. Here are three of the best truck stops if you are headed north, south, or further west in Missouri.

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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 more practice you have the more you will stand out to employers

    Before starting a career as a CDL truck driver, there a few things you need to know about what you will learn during your training. For those eager to jump in, the first thing to be aware of is that the age requirement for intra-state driving is 18 and inter-state is 21 years old.

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    Mobile apps can make life on the road much easier

    Driving apps help new truck drivers meet increased regulations, answer the requests of demanding customers, and fill shortages in companies with fewer employees. A recent study by uShip discovered that many owner-operators use their phones in place of laptops because mobile devices are more convenient. They’re able to access driving apps and communicate with loved […]

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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?