Share this on WhatsAppDid you know that at least 60 percent of U.S truck drivers are pet owners? In fact, 40 percent of those truck drivers take their pets along with them on the road. Most truck drivers who tag along with a dog or a cat have attested that they are more alert on […]
State-By-State Maximum Truck Trailer Guidelines
Share this on WhatsApp When you’re out on the road, it’s easy to see the highway as one long, unbroken stretch of land, and the only locations that matter are Point A and Point B. Yet those long hauls typically cross the invisible borders between states or provinces, and a lot can change when you […]
Driver Facing Cameras: Are They Really Necessary?
Share this on WhatsAppChange is inevitable especially when it comes to truck-driving technology. Quite recently, a few trucking companies have introduced driver facing cameras in the cab section. The number is slowly growing although the technology has been met with mixed reaction. Those supporting driver facing cameras argue that it reduces liability and saves lives. […]
The Gun Question: What You Need To Know
Share this on WhatsAppThe controversial debate has been going on for years now. Yes, sometimes it can get dangerous on the road and a driver is left with no options but self-defense. Is it legal for a truck driver to carry a gun for protection? Well, at the moment, there is no straightforward answer and […]
Drug Testing Policies for CDL Drivers
Share this on WhatsAppAll CDL drivers are required by the law to get tested for drugs and alcohol content prior and after operating a CMV. Unless you drive a truck on private property restricted to the public, every other trucker operates under the FMCSA regulation 49 CFR part 32 which the DOT refers to subject […]
Why You Should Keep a Closer Eye on Your DAC Report
Share this on WhatsAppThe DAC report or otherwise known as Drive-A-Check is like a report card for CDL drivers that detail their employment history, driving history, criminal background, license verification, reasons for leaving and DOT physical results. Just like a credit report to the consumer, DAC report says a lot about CDL drivers. In fact, […]
Things You Need To Know About Commercial Driving Career
APU Weight Exemption Guide
Share this on WhatsApp Auxiliary power units (often referred to as APUs) reduce the need for trucks to run their engines on idle while they’re parked, and are normally used by truck drivers to monitor their use of fuel. One negative of these units is they typically weigh a couple hundred pounds, and could be […]
How to Avoid Getting Bored on a Long Distance Commercial Trip
Share this on WhatsAppDriving a commercial truck is not just a job but a lifestyle. You can get an impromptu load anytime of the day or night and sometimes you have to travel thousands of miles halfway across the country. If you are a social butterfly, you will probably feel dull after staring at the […]
Common Truck Driving Health Risk and How to Avoid Them
Share this on WhatsAppDriving a commercial truck can earn you a modest annual income far better than most average Americans, plus you get to travel a lot. However, drivers have to endure leaving their family at home for weeks, long hours on the road and unusual sleeping patterns. The predictable result is health complications mostly […]
How to Survive As a Beginner Commercial Driver
Share this on WhatsAppYou have finally completed your CDL training and got hired by a carrier company a few months later. Things go smoothly the first days of your assignment until you realize everything is not as easy as you thought. In fact, most new drivers quit commercial driving within 6 or 12 months after […]
Common Truck Driving Emergencies and How to Respond
Share this on WhatsAppIf you have watched the critically acclaimed Hollywood movie, Fight Club, you have probably heard the quote; ‘on a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero’. In commercial driving, a similar quote; ‘on a long enough commercial driving career, having a bad day is inevitable’ is true. Ask […]
Frequent Questions Asked by Non-Truckers
Share this on WhatsAppLife on the road would have been easier if only other drivers understood the dilemma of commercial drivers. Instead of having a bad attitude against truck drivers, it is better to gain an insight into common Q&A that most non-truckers ought to know. Why do truck drivers move into the center and […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid Failing at CDL School
Share this on WhatsAppAcquiring a Commercial Driver’s License is not a walk in the park like most candidates ought to think. The reality is that not everyone who enrolls in CDL School gets a pass from the regulators. Of course, there are drivers who are denied CDL certificate due to health issues but the major […]
Crucial Things You Were Not Taught in CDL Training School
Share this on WhatsAppIt is evident most candidates who go to CDL training school do it to pursue a career in commercial driving. The government takes sufficient effort by regulating the CDL training course to ascertain competent drivers are trusted with the demanding occupation. Of course, CDL drivers are not trained like the typical regular […]
Truck Drivers Code of Conduct
Share this on WhatsAppTruck driving is not just a job but a way of life. True enough, once a CDL graduate gets entangled in the trucking industry for a lengthy period, their demeanor changes in due time. Quite often you will walk, talk and act differently than before getting used to driving that truck half-way […]
Can I Get a CDL Without Going to School?
Share this on WhatsAppIt’s not at all unusual to want to take shortcuts to achieving the career we want, and this applies to the profession of commercial driving. At first, it may seem like skipping school altogether when pursuing your CDL is a great idea that will save you time and effort, but this is […]
A Guide to Understanding Truck Driving Slang
Share this on WhatsAppSo you just got your first job on the road immediately after CDL School but every time you tune into the CB radio, you don’t understand half of what they are saying. Probably the only word you can understand is ‘good buddy’ but every time you call a fellow colleague that term, […]
Is Leasing a Truck with a Carrier a Good Idea?
What Factors Can Affect Job Placement in the Commercial Trucking Industry?
Share this on WhatsAppIf you are considering a career as a commercial truck driver, you may have questions about the process of finding available jobs and getting hired as a driver. The commercial truck driving industry is quite diverse and includes a number of sectors. A number of factors can affect your ability to find […]