For the most part, after you finish your trucking school and pass your CDL test, the next step will be to go out over the road with an experienced truck driver who will help train you in the everyday aspects of trucking. I say for the most part because there are a few drivers who …
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Just like any other career, driving trucks has its challenges. Truck driving has one of the highest turnover rates when it comes to jobs in the US. Here are some of the challenges that come with the trucking career. Strain on relationships One of the biggest reasons most truck drivers quit their job in a few …
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If you are a young person looking for a career to go into, or you are someone looking to change careers, here are some reasons why you should think about becoming a truck driver. 1. Always Hiring We all know how the past few years have been very hard on people in relation to employment …
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How much money do truck drivers make? That is one of the most asked questions and I have written about it here. If that is your question and were attracted by the title of this post, I’m glad you are here. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I’m going to let truck driver Red Viking help …
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One of the biggest challenges truck drivers face is staying healthy while on the road. There are more drivers leaving trucking because of health challenges now than in the past. With the health requirements that are demanded from truck drivers, you can not afford to keep living the unhealthy life style most truck drivers live. …
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There is an interesting trend in the world of business in the last decade. More and more people are choosing to work for themselves instead of being employees. Truck drivers are following this trend too by figuring out how to become owner-operators. Company truck drivers look at becoming an owner-operator as the next logical step …
Happy Monday Freinds, Here are a few links to stories and news items I think you will find useful or interesting if you haven’t yet seen them. Just click on the heading of the story you want to read. Amazon and Trucking This first one is about Amazon getting into the trucking industry in a way …
The holiday season is here. It’s the season we all want to give and get gifts. You may or may not already know what gift you plan to give to your loved ones. Either way, I want to suggest a gift I believe your family and friends will love. Since you know your family and …
How much money do truck drivers make? That is the number one question people who want to become truck drivers ask. I’m going to help you answer that question in an unusual way. First, ask yourself these three questions. 1. Are you looking at trucking as a job or career? 2. How much would you …
thumbnail courtesy of independent.co.uk One of the things I hear over the road truck drivers complain about a lot is sleeping in that small space. I understand how hard it can be. I’m sharing this story to encourage you to remember what you are working towards. (I’m hoping you have some goals you are working towards) A …
thumbnail courtesy of cbsnews.com I really don’t know how this is going to affect truck driving jobs, but I sure hope it makes the job safer. Self-driving trucks will hit the road in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — A self-driving truck will begin traveling on two Ohio roads next week after state officials announce details of …
