There are a lot of requirements for becoming a truck driver. These range from various legal requirements and regulations from the Department of Transportation (DOT), to specific requirements that companies set for hiring truck drivers. One such type of requirement is medical. Truck driving is a profession that requires a…
There aren’t many professions that you are able to enter without at least some training. For some, this is just a day or two on the job learning the ins and outs, but when it comes to transportation — and specifically, operating large commercial vehicles — there are matters of…
The benefits of truck driving are clear to many drivers; who wouldn’t want to spend their days traveling the roads of America, delivering essential goods and products? But even if you are already aware of some of the main ones, there may be some truck driving benefits that you hadn’t…
CDL training is an important part of both becoming a truck driver and progressing professionally as a truck driver. Whether you are looking to become a truck driver, or looking to further your training or add endorsements, here is all the information you need. What is CDL training? In order…
In order to progress in any profession, you need to work every day on bettering yourself and your skills. Truck driving is no different. So if you have ever wondered, “how can I be a better truck driver?” We have compiled some truck driving tips into five areas that you…
Interviews can be intimidating situations, even for the most confident people. That’s why, whenever you find yourself interviewing for a new job, proper preparation is everything. So, to help get you ready for your next job interview, here is a quick guide to everything you need to do to prepare…
The trucking industry is one that is often misunderstood from an outsiders’ perspective. On the surface, many people mistakenly believe that all truckers need is the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for long periods of time. However, as any truck driver would tell you, there is a whole…
One of the things that most non-truckers fail to realize is just how physically taxing driving can be, and furthermore, how important it is to be in the right physical condition to drive. That’s one of the reasons why a physical health exam is required by the Department of Transportation…
“Clean driving record” is a term that you may have come across once or twice when searching for a job, but what does a “clean driving record” mean exactly? Although different employers have different requirements, if you are applying for a trucking job, most companies will require a clean driving…