If you are here it is because you either have completed the necessary steps to get your CDL, in which case congratulations! You may also be thinking about getting your CDL and want to know what your options would be, in which case welcome! What is CDL? A CDL is a Commercial Driver’s License. There […]
Read More →There are many types of jobs you can get with a CDL. The truck dispatcher, or freight dispatcher, role doesn’t require one, but it does play an important role for any trucking company or owner-operator. It can also be a great place to start if you want to learn more about the transportation industry or […]
Read More →People from all walks of life can find stable jobs in the trucking industry. However, if you have been convicted of a felony, getting a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and choosing to be a truck driver can be much harder. Can you get a CDL with a felony? The short answer is that it depends. […]
Read More →What Is The Best Trucking Company To Start With? One of the fastest ways to find your first job as a truck driver is to look for companies who recruit specifically for new drivers with no driving experience. These entry level truck driving jobs can target any class of commercial driver’s license (CDL) and could be for over the road (OTR) work or local truck driving work, such as driving a dump […]
Read More →You need to meet certain requirements set by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and your state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to drive a commercial motor vehicle. DOT certification is one of the requirements. Depending on the types of driving jobs you apply for, you may have to get a DOT certificate (also known […]
Read More →What is a Class C license? If you’re thinking about driving an airport shuttle or a vehicle that will carry hazardous materials, the Class C CDL is for you. Choosing a license is the first step in this journey. A Class C commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the type of driver’s license needed to drive […]
Read More →If becoming a truck driver sounds like an appealing career option, you will need to decide which type of commercial driver’s license (CDL) you want: Class A, Class B, or Class C. There are several differences between the two, not the least of which is that the designation determines what types of trucking jobs you […]
Read More →It seems that every week in the headlines we read about the massive supply shortage, from lumber to computer chips the list keeps growing. But just as important, we have a national shortage of professional drivers, the people delivering us the goods we need to support a functioning society. We cannot simply replace truck drivers […]
Read More →Becoming a truck driver starts with deciding on the type of vehicle and freight you’re most interested in. Narrow your options by looking at the three classes of commercial driver’s license types (CDLs): Class A, Class B, and Class C CDL. In this article, we’ll focus on the Class A CDL, which gives you the […]
Read More →As of January 2022, an average OTR truck driver can make upwards of $52,000 per year. Compared to the rest of the gigs in the trucking industry, this is huge! But, the sweeter the reward, the more complex the pathway to achieving it. That’s right! Being an OTR truck driver requires a lot of skill, […]
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