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...
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...