When working with a fleet of commercial trucks, vehicle downtime can come at a heavy cost to you or the company you work with. Downtime is often estimated to cost businesses anywhere from $450 to $750 per day - give or take. With that said,...
What is the Difference Between Interstate and Intrastate Trucking Understanding the differences between "Interstate" and "Intrastate" is vital when it comes to trucking. To start, interstate trucking implies that you operate a commercial motor vehicle across state lines while transporting cargo. For example, if you're picking...
If you’re new to trucking and you’re just getting started out on the road, there are a couple things you need to be aware of to stay safe. Like most jobs, there are some security concerns that go along with truck driving. However, if you...
As a truck driver, a CDL disqualification or CDL suspension is one of the worst things that can happen during your career. It can not only burden you and your family financially but can also keep you from progressing in your career. The same goes...
Are you tired of working an unfulfilling 9-5 and thinking of switching careers? Well, if you enjoy traveling to new places and meeting new people, you may want to consider a career as a truck driver. The trucking industry is always looking for hardworking and...
From a young age, you were likely told to always use sunscreen or some kind of other sun protection to help shield yourself from harmful UVA and UVB rays. However, people often associate this with only being necessary when outdoors and neglect the idea that...
Are you interested in becoming a truck driver in California but not sure where to start? Truck Driver Academy is here to help. When it comes to joining the truck driving industry, it is imperative that every truck driver on the road is equipped with...
As of February 7, 2022, the new federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ETDT) requirements for commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants were officially implemented by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The new CDL laws in 2022 affect commercial drivers in several ways, however, they most notably...
In late 2019, the use of ELDs (electronic logging devices) became mandatory for most commercial vehicles in the US. In short, by automatically and accurately recording drivers’ on and off-duty time, the push to require ELDs was intended to create a safer work environment for...
There are a variety of steps you need to take in order to acquire a commercial driver’s license (CDL). What many people fail to remember is that there are certain things that can disqualify you from getting your CDL or can result in you losing...