To start your career as a trucker, you need to earn a commercial driver’s license (CDL). To do this, you will need to take two exams: a written test and a skills test. Once you pass the written portion of the CDL test, you’ll earn your commercial learner’s permit. This is also known as a … Continue reading “What is a Commercial Learner’s Permit?”
Do you want a career where you are making a positive difference, and getting paid well to do it? Trucking could be a great option for you. Truck drivers are absolutely essential to our nation’s economy and due to high demand, long-haul drivers can make more than $69,480 per year*. More information about the importance … Continue reading “The Importance of Truckers”
Are you considering changing careers? You benefit from becoming a truck driver. You can earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and get started in as little as four weeks and truckers are in high demand. Here are some signs you should become a trucker: 1. You Love the Freedom of the Open Road Long-haul truckers … Continue reading “Signs You Should Become a Truck Driver”
Entry-level drivers must meet certain requirements in order to earn their Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the first time, upgrade from a Class B to a Class A license, or earn some endorsements for the first time. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) just updated their entry-level driver training, also known as … Continue reading “All About the New Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements”
Becoming a truck driver gives you the opportunity to earn competitive pay and see more of the country. However, operating such a large vehicle also comes with a great deal of responsibility. Safety should be your top priority at all times and it’s important to understand the key aspects of trucking safety before you even … Continue reading “Key Trucking Safety Tips”
There are a variety of jobs available to you after earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL). If you chose to drive a semi-truck, there are three broad categories based on route length: local, regional, and over-the-road (OTR) trucking. Understanding a bit about these types of trucking can help you decide which is best for your … Continue reading “Local, Regional, or OTR Trucking?”
Truckers keep our nation’s economy moving. Semi-trucks transport over 70% of our country’s freight. In many cases, goods and materials are hauled in dry vans, which are what many people think of when they think of a semi-truck. For food and medication, refrigerated trucks (reefers) are also common. In addition to these more well-known types … Continue reading “Types of Specialized Trucking Jobs”
If you want to drive a commercial vehicle, the first step is earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL). In addition to the standard license, there are endorsements you can add that increase the types of vehicles you can operate. There are also CDL restrictions that limit what you can drive or the conditions you can … Continue reading “What Are CDL Restrictions?”
After earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL), you’ll be ready to hit the road for your first truck driving job. You’ll continue to learn and grow throughout your career and the first year after graduation is an opportunity to build a strong foundation. Rookie truck drivers who start good habits when they are first on … Continue reading “Tips for Rookie Truck Drivers”
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires all drivers to undergo a physical exam before they can operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). You will also need to repeat this every two years, or more frequently if you have a condition that requires monitoring. The goal of the DOT physical requirement is to ensure that all … Continue reading “What to Expect From the DOT Physical”
With modern technology, finding the route from one place to another has never been easier. However, for professional truck drivers, this process is a bit more complicated than the average person trying to get to their destination. There are some roads you can’t take in a semi-truck, you need to plan for parking, and, of … Continue reading “Trip Planning for Truckers”
Earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL) allows you to pursue a wide variety of career opportunities. For new truckers, driving a refrigerated truck, also called a reefer, is one of the most common options. The majority of reefer trucks transport food, although other temperature-sensitive items may also be hauled in these vehicles. The pay is … Continue reading “Benefits of Driving a Refrigerated Truck”
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