When you’re choosing which freight to focus on, there are several questions to consider. The following article addresses the top questions truck drivers ask themselves. What is the most common truck freight? The trucking industry transports goods for every industry, meaning there are a few ways to look at this question. The top commodities by […]
Read More →Imagine this scenario. With your commercial driver’s license (CDL) firmly in hand, you walk confidently into the carrier’s recruiting office and await your first truck driver interview. You prepared for the list of truck driver interview questions the hiring manager will ask and have a few of your own. But how do you know what […]
Read More →It’s no doubt that truckers work long hours. Over the road (OTR) truckers travel long distances and put in a lot of miles — that’s how they get paid, after all. But what does a truck driver do to pass the time when not driving? What is a “day in the life” of a trucker […]
Read More →Plenty of growth opportunities in your truck driver career path exist. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an over-the-road (OTR) trucker’s average annual truck driver salary is around $48,000. The job outlook looks bright, increasing by six percent over the next decade. The BLS projects about 231,100 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck […]
Read More →Can you be a freelance trucker? It’s like being an independent contractor in any other industry. If you have your own truck, a commercial driver’s license (CDL), and an established business, you can be a freelance truck driver, or owner-operator. The trucking industry is full of them as well as trucking companies who are happy […]
Read More →You passed your CDL training, got your license, and scored a truck driving job. Life is sweet, but you’re not the “king of the road” yet. There’s still a lot to learn in your first year out. Here are ten truck driving tips that will make you a better truck driver. 1. Truck Driving Is […]
Read More →What is the best OTR trucking company to work for? Maybe you’re a new driver who just earned your CDL (commercial driver’s license) and want to make the best choice for your first OTR trucking job or you’re an experienced driver looking for a better way to spend your working hours. Whatever it is, starting […]
Read More →The hazmat endorsement is a certification added to your CDL that allows you to drive trucks carrying hazardous materials, such as toxic chemicals, fuels, nuclear waste products, and flammable gases. Any substance that poses a reasonable risk to health, property, or the environment qualifies. Hazardous materials transportation requires a hazmat driving endorsement. Your state DMV […]
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