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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 […]

Life 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 left lane even

Truck Drivers Code of Conduct Truck 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. You will often walk, talk and act differently than before getting used to driving that truck

It’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 not necessarily true.

So 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, you notice a

Commercial truck driving can be a lucrative career and can be even more so when you own your own rig. In order to do that; however, you must be able to purchase a rig. Even a pre-owned rig can be expensive, meaning that most people need to finance the purchase of a rig. A number

If you are considering obtaining your CDL and becoming a trucker, you may be wondering whether a truck driving career is the right choice. A truck driving career can prove to be a good choice for a number of reasons. No longer is this field relegated exclusively to men. Both women and men can do

According to a recent article women drivers are in demand as a way to close the industry shortage of truckers. Currently the gap is estimated to be about 30,000 drivers according to the American Trucking Association but that is supposed to increase to over 200,000 over the next decade. Women truck drivers make up approximately 5% of all drivers

Have you ever wondered how the life on the roads would be? Full of adventures, new people to meet and miles and miles of journey added to the meter with each passing day. But there is a flip side to this beautiful looking coin too. Fight for the food, crave for the roof and pray

The decision between local and long-distance driving is often one that is easily made without being fully considered. Going on the road is often presented as a package full of rewards. You can travel for free, get paid well, and not have to deal with a boss every day. But, that is only one side

If you are just out of school or stuck in a rut at your current job you may have thought about becoming a truck driver. The lure of the open road is certainly an appealing one, especially for those who just escaped the drudgery of the classroom or are currently stuck in a dark drab

If you’re thinking about becoming a truck driver, you’ve probably considered trucking school as one road you can travel to get there. It can be treacherous to try navigating the state license exams on your own. There are all kinds of Commercial Diving schools out there and which one you choose will directly affect your

If you are passionate about travelling and also want to earn a decent living from it, commercial driving is one of the best alternatives for you. A truck driver with a clean record can have as much as a six digit annual income. It is not only a good paying job but the industry is

Being successful as a company driver has much to do with who your employer is. Companies that hire drivers can be actual transportation companies, but there are other companies in the industry, such as retailers. There is not anyone genre of the company that is necessarily preferable to drivers; it just depends on your preferences

Semi trucks have black boxes, or event data recorders, that are in many ways similar to the flight data recorders most people are familiar with from news reports about plane crashes. In semi trucks, the function of black boxes varies widely. Some begin recording only when triggered by crash-like conditions such as sudden acceleration, hard

What is a CDL License? Have you been considering a career as a professional truck driver? This is job that now offers higher pay and more benefits than you might think. If you do not have a commercial driver’s license you can search for approved CDL training courses and begin learning what you need to