If you’re looking for a new career, driving a truck offers plenty of job security and opportunity for advancement, but life on the road is not right for everyone. Should you consider launching a career as a truck driver? These are some of the signs
Although the trucking industry has historically been predominantly male, the number of women in trucking continues to grow. The truck driver shortage has created an increased need for new drivers of both genders, and continuing to welcome more women into trucking is a promising way
Earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL) opens the door to many different career paths. Not all of these have to involve truck driving and you may work as a CDL school instructor. Even within the realm of trucking, there is a great deal of variety.
Over-the-road (OTR) driving is as much a lifestyle as it is a career, and it will affect your loved ones’ lives as well as your own. With some effort on both ends, trucking with a family is definitely possible, and it can be a great
As a trucker, it’s important to understand what Drive-a-Check (DAC) reports include and how they can affect you so you are fully prepared. A career as a trucker allows you to enjoy the freedom of the open road. While this is a great job for
Drivers generally spend the bulk of their day by themselves in the cab, and even team drivers are typically driving while their co-driver sleeps. This means that trucking is a great career path if you’re interested in an independent lifestyle. That being said, people skills
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) allows you to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Some offenses can disqualify you from holding a CDL for a certain length of time. Before you start your trucking career, it’s important to be aware of these CDL disqualifications. The
Brakes are one of the fundamental components of any motor vehicle. Air brakes are the type of brake most commonly used by commercial motor vehicles (CMV) like tractor-trailers, trucks. To ensure the air brakes on your semi-truck operate safely, you must first understand how they
For years, semi-trucks with manual transmissions were the standard, but advances in technology have led to a new generation of automatic trucks. Many trucker drivers prefer the simplicity and ease of an automatic rig, while others continue to enjoy the control they get by driving
One program that helps keep the trucking industry safe is the CSA program. Road safety is crucial for the trucking industry. Accountability from a higher authority helps the industry ensure better road safety by establishing programs. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the