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...
Have you been in the trucking industry for a while and are now ready to advance your truck driving career? Although there are several ways to advance your career as a truck driver, getting a CDL tanker endorsement is a relatively easy way to expand...
One of the most asked questions we get from people considering a CDL career is, “can you get your cdl with points on your license” and if their normal driving record will affect their ability to enter the trucking industry as a driver. Like most...
When it comes to finding and hiring truck drivers, some trucking companies are finding that it’s harder than it used to be. Not only is the average driver age continuing to go up, but the shortage of drivers available is projected to increase in the...
While cell phones, apps, and new technology have made the life of a trucker quite different these days, there are some things that are old school but still very useful. A CB radio is one of those. Truck CB radios are useful for communicating with...
One of the scariest things both a novice and experienced trucker can encounter is when your big rig starts to skid. To stop a trailer skid you should stop turning and braking so hard in order to let the vehicle slowly come to a stop....
When you are on the road as much as full-time big rig drivers are, truck driver safety is a very important topic to review routinely. When basic truck driving safety topics and procedures are practiced consistently, many accidents and injuries can be prevented. As a...