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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    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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    Places to see in Oklahoma

    Oklahoma is home to some of the most well-known interstate highways: I-35, I-40, and I-44. If any of those sound familiar to you, chances are you’ve driven through the great state of Oklahoma. Here are just some of the best fuel options the Sooner State has to offer:

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    How Weight and Shipment Size Effect your Load

    Less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload freight shipping may appear to be the same but they are two very different shipping services. Many shippers exclusively use one or the other, but they can also be used together.

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    Tips for Staying Awake on the Road

    Experts say that sleep deprivation is one of the leading causes of accidents on the road. While it can be tempting to drive straight through the night to finish that last leg, follow these tips to stay safe. 

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    How to Spot a Bad Trucking Business

    There are hundreds of wonderful trucking companies out there for truck drivers to work at. However, there are also plenty of businesses that are unpleasant to work with and others that just don’t manage things well and will eventually fold. The following are a list of things to watch out for in a company.

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    The Changes in the Industry Over the Years

    The trucking phenomenon had waned by the start of the 80s, because of the rise of cell phone technology, the CB radio was no longer popular in mainstream culture outside of trucking.