Qualified CDL drivers are in high demand. If you’re thinking about a career change, here are the top tips for choosing the right truck driving school. 1) Consider accreditation There are three types of CDL training schools: licensed, certified, and accredited. Licensed schools have met certain state requirements. Certified schools have met state requirements …
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Trucking Automation on the Horizon, But Don’t Worry Just Yet
The greatest concern with self-driving trucks or trucking automation has been truckers losing their jobs. And now that automation could be only three to four years away, truckers are feeling uneasy. Truckers, for the time being, put your minds at ease. Trucking automation and self-driving trucks are on the horizon to fix several problems. One …
Should Trucking Fleets Ban Cell Phone Usage?
Cell phones offer truck drivers useful information such as weather and delivery points which can significantly ease their jobs. However, cell phones in fleets also present the risk for distracting drivers. Distraction leads to accidents. The wrecks can result in thousands of dollars in ruined materials and numerous injuries and/or fatalities. Cell phone usage while …
Make the Most Out of Your Driving Job
Over the Road (OTR) drivers perform the highest paid driving job in the industry, it’s no secret. They are paid more because of the type of travel, the long hours, variety of roads driving on, and knowing all the driving laws for each state they are in. Specialty and long haul drivers are right up …