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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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    Top places to see in the Southwest

    The U.S. Southwest has some of the most awe-inspiring sights you’ll see on the road. This desert region stretches across Arizona and New Mexico, over to West Texas and up to Nevada and Utah! After the humidity of a Midwest summer, the dry beauty of the Southwest may be just what the doctor ordered. 

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    Getting ready for the International Roadcheck

    The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is checking the compliance of commercial vehicles and their drivers. This year’s International Roadcheck will take place from June 5 to June 7 across continental North America. Here’s what you need to know:

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    New to the Industry Tips

    Starting your own trucking company can be rewarding and profitable. The trucking industry is full of opportunities to support the economy, but it is also extremely competitive. Knowing some key basics can help you succeed in your first years of business.

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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:

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    Where Trucking is Headed

    Self-driving, autonomous semi-trucks are quickly becoming a reality, but truck drivers still have an important part to play. Semi-autonomous trucking has been in the testing phase for a few years now with the hope that these vehicles will revolutionize the trucking industry. Environmentally, self-driving trucks will be able to reduce emissions by as much as […]

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    Explaining why Trucking has Surged, The Future

    This January, truck orders exploded to the highest they’ve been since 2006. The trucking industry is making strong moves to prepare itself for higher demand.