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.

  • image of orange and white semi driving on road, blurred to show motion

    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?

  • image of smiling driver standing in front of white truck

    Why you should consider a truck driving career

    There’s a shortage of almost 80,000 truckers in the U.S., reports American Trucking Associations. With truck driving demand at an all-time high, this presents an ideal opportunity to choose a truck driving school for a career. Many excellent job opportunities are out there, and truck driving is an industry that’s here to stay. WHY TRUCK […]

  • image of woman holding clipboard leaning against semi

    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 […]

  • image of truck driver standing in front of white semi holding clipboard

    Benefits you should consider when searching for a career

    Truck driving as a second career is a popular choice when it comes to those reaching retirement age. There is a shortage of drivers in the industry, so a job isn’t hard to find, and the easy and accessible training process makes this a very appealing career track. There are numerous benefits for adults, whether […]

  • image of smiling driver giving thumbs up in a white truck

    Staying healthy can lead to more production and a better experience

    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 that prolong negative health issues. Truck drivers can take action to ensure they stay happy and healthy while on the […]

  • image of three different colored semi trucks parked next to each other

    Why Apex is the right choice for you

    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. […]