The Most Common Reasons Why Truck Drivers Get Fired

Getting fired from your trucking job is painful especially if you were just getting comfortable. To make it worse, your employer will outline the reasons why you were fired in your DAC report which will be cross-checked by potential employers when you are applying for another trucking job. Now you know why quitting your job …

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CDL Road Test – How To Pass A Commercial Vehicle Road Test

Failing a CDL road test is most people’s worst nightmare especially if they are on their way to securing a decent commercial driving job. Truth be told, a commercial vehicle road test is not like a regular driving test. The examiners will expect more from you in regards to safety and precaution. That means the …

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5 Critical Exam Day Tips to Pass Your CDL Written Test

Taking and passing your CDL written test is a rite of passage. The Commercial Driver’s Manual contains valuable information you’ll need to continuously review, but it may feel overwhelming to work through all the pages. Approach studying the way you would any other test. Use notecards to make a quick study guide for the important …

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Driver Facing Cameras: Are They Really Necessary?

Change 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. On the other …

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Drug Testing Policies for CDL Drivers

All 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 truckers to mandatory …

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Why You Should Keep a Closer Eye on Your DAC Report

The 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, at least 90% …

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How to Avoid Getting Bored on a Long Distance Commercial Trip

Driving a commercial truck is not just a job but a lifestyle. You can get an impromptu load any time 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 highway yellow/white …

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Common Truck Driving Health Risk and How to Avoid Them

Driving 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 due to job …

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Common Truck Driving Emergencies and How to Respond

If 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 any experienced commercial …

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