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CDL Driving Safety
Driving a truck requires a constant attention to detail. Truck drivers will routinely have to not only deal with current weather conditions but other drivers who have not gone through professional training like the requirements for a Commercial Driver’s License. Not...

Benefits of Working for a Small Trucking Company
Bigger is not always better. Especially when it comes to trucking companies. You've may have heard other truck drivers say negative things about small truck driving companies. Maybe you or someone you know has ignored job listings at small companies in favor of larger...

How to Fill Out a Log Book Part 1
Truck driving is a very detail oriented career filed that requires the tracking of hours on the job and on the road. Drivers must also meet strict regulations outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), including the accurate recording of...

How to Fill Out a Logbook Part 2: What Not to Do
Last month we discussed the important steps you need to know when filling out a Log Book. While it may seem like many of these steps come across and tedious and unnecessary we cannot stress enough how important it is to always keep your log book up to date and always...

The Road to a CDL: Things to Consider
So, you've decided to earn your CDL? Congratulations! You've taken your first steps to a long and successful career field with plenty of travel opportunities and adventures waiting for you. Earning your CDL isn't always a straightforward path. It takes time,...

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BECOMING A TRUCK DRIVER
Being a CDL driver is not something for the faint of heart, nor is it something that could ever be considered "casual". Being a driver is more a lifestyle than a job. It can often demand, upward to 300 days per year on the road. It limits what time you spend at home,...

HOW TO STAY AWAKE WHEN DRIVING
Whether you've driven over the road or locally, you've surely at one point or another felt the allure of sleep wash over us after a long day of work. The heavy feeling of our eyes slowly closing is a feeling that we feel we must fight, especially during the drive and...