Over-the-road (OTR) trucking jobs can take you all over North America. You’ll see incredible sights, meet friendly people, and benefit from a great rate of pay. And after you’ve completed a few of these long routes, you’ll get the knack for making your sleeper berth a comfortable home away from home. Use these packing tips more »
Once you graduate from truck driving school and obtain your CDL, you can choose from local, regional, and over-the-road (OTR) assignments. OTR truckers can earn great pay, but they must be away from home for days or sometimes a couple of weeks at a time. To stay connected to their kids, OTR truckers flex their more »
It isn’t necessary to obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL) permit before you attend truck driving school. In fact, a comprehensive program should prepare you to pass the written exam before you move on to on-the-road training. However, you should make sure you can meet the eligibility requirements to obtain the permit before you enroll more »
Six years ago, the U.S. Congress passed the Military Commercial Driver’s (CDL) License Act of 2012 into law with bipartisan support. The law provides a boost for former military members who are looking to get into commercial truck driving after completing their service to our country. Endorsed by both the American Trucking Association and the more »
Citizens band (CB) radio is a short-wave radio service that is often used by long-haul truck drivers to communicate with each other. While many people associate CB radio with its short-lived popularity in the 1970s, it’s still a useful tool for truckers who want to alert each other to accidents, road construction, and other common more »
Safety is the top priority in the trucking industry. When you become a professional driver, you’ll be expected to adhere to established regulations and standards, including the pre-and post-trip inspections. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established the criteria for these inspections. Your Pre-and Post-Trip Inspection Checklist After you’ve been driving a big more »
An estimated 40 million people are living in slavery around the world. Some of those victims are being bought and sold for labor. Most have been forced into sexual slavery. Human trafficking has a significant presence in all 50 states. It exists in major cities, small towns, and along the nation’s highways. Because professional truck more »
No matter where you were deployed or for how long, coming home again can be challenging. And if you’ve recently separated from the service, you face an even greater transition. One of your first priorities will be finding work you’re suited for. Plenty of your fellow separated servicemembers have chosen a career in commercial trucking. more »
Some commercial truck drivers qualify for additional endorsements on their CDL to become eligible for additional career opportunities. One of those endorsements is the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsement. It’s a federal and state requirement for any commercial driver who wishes to transport hazardous materials, including gases, explosives, and flammable and combustible liquids. Could I be more »
To launch a career as a truck driver, you will need to obtain a commercial driver’s license, or CDL. The federal government sets most rules for CDLs, though your license will be issued by your state DMV. There are a few issues that could disqualify you from obtaining a CDL. Talk to your truck driving more »
