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Driver Facing Cameras: Are They Really Necessary? Change is inevitable, especially when it comes to truck-driving technology. A few trucking companies recently introduced driver-facing cameras in the cab section. The number is slowly growing, although the technology has been met with mixed reactions. Those supporting driver-facing cameras argue that it reduces liability and saves lives. […]

The Gun Question: What You Need To Know The 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

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

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

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

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

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 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