A commercial learner's permit (or CLP license) is a permit that is similar to a regular driver's permit, which allows you to practice driving your rig on public roads so long as you are with a qualified CDL holder. Just like when you get a...
The citizen band (CB) radio service originated in the 1940s, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that it really started to gain popularity amongst truckers. CB radio was a great way for truckers to communicate with each other before other technology existed (i.e. the cellphone)....
Are you thinking about taking the first steps to become a licensed truck driver? If so, congratulations! The trucking industry has grown tremendously in the last decade and new hires are in high demand. As you get closer to obtaining your CDL, you’ll likely begin...
As of December 9, 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration updated the requirements for the annual inspection, specifically related to rear impact guards. These new ICC bumper regulations specify that rear impact guards are now on the list of items that need to be...
Depending on what company you work for, you may receive a per diem for your meals while on the road. So what exactly is a per diem? It allows a company to offer a certain amount of money per night that you are away -...
If you’re in the trucking industry, or even if you’re just an average consumer, you’ve likely heard about the current truck driver shortage. Based on freight demand, the amount of drivers needed to address that demand is significantly below the number of drivers in the...
It’s no secret that the US is facing an unprecedented truck driver shortage that has increased the cost of consumer goods and is hurting the economy. According to the American Trucking Associations, an estimated 60,800 driving jobs went unfilled in 2019. The ATA also believes...
Are you a seasoned commercial truck driver interested in getting a CDL HazMat endorsement? Whether you are in the early stages of the process and are still researching what is a HazMat endorsement and how to get a HazMat endorsement or are ready to start...
Whether you’re just getting into the world of trucking or you’re a veteran thats been on the road for years, it never hurts to hear about the job from other trucker’s perspective, as well as learn from their mistakes and success in the process. A...
Have you been considering making a career change and becoming a truck driver? Or are you currently a truck driver looking for ways to increase your pay potential? If so, you are probably wondering what the highest paying trucking jobs are, as well as which...