What is driver orientation? Driver orientation is the first step toward becoming a driver with a trucking company. It’s for those who want to become company drivers and will be a combination of you and the company (e.g., the driver success manager, recruiter, etc.) getting to know each other, driver training on company procedures, completing […]
Read More →One of the big decisions you will need to make after getting your Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is what type of load you want to haul. You see dry van, reefer, and tanker most often, but there are good reasons to consider flatbed truck driving for a career. Why would you want to […]
Read More →Many options become available to you as a commercial truck driver once you receive your Class A CDL. Leading carriers offer perks like sign-on bonuses, good pay, and plenty of benefits. You can choose the company route and drive for OTR, regional, or local trucking firms. Or, you can become your own boss as an […]
Read More →There’s no age limit for truck driving jobs. In the list of pros and cons of truck driving, this is a pro, especially because the trucking industry currently has a driver shortage and trucking companies need more people to choose this profession. Better indicators are your physical and cognitive abilities to safely drive a truck. […]
Read More →Failing CDL truck driving school is not a topic we want to address, but it is one we need to address. Not all new drivers pass the test, get their commercial driver’s license, and move on to a truck driving career. There are several reasons why that happens. Not Understanding Truck Driving Is Hard There’s […]
Read More →Whether you’re just starting out or have been driving for a while, you may be looking for ways to diversify your skills and advance your career as a CDL driver in the trucking industry. Driving a refrigerated truck is one way to accomplish this and that’s why this whole post is focused there. Here are […]
Read More →Many doors will open once you receive your commercial driver’s license (CDL). Even more open for truck drivers who get one or more CDL endorsements. You can’t drive certain commercial vehicles without them. What Are CDL Endorsements? CDL Endorsements are additional tests that allow commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to operate specific vehicles. […]
Read More →Getting a CDL (commercial driver license) is the first step in your trucking career. During the process, you can also test for endorsements to drive a school bus, transport hazardous materials (HAZMAT), or many other commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). A CDL requires having a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) for 14 days, CDL training by a […]
Read More →Is being a truck driver hard? That’s a valid question, one well worth asking if you’re considering getting a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and starting a trucking career. Let’s face it. There are easier ways to make a living than truck driving. (There are a lot harder ways, too.) But truck driving isn’t just a […]
Read More →The short answer to this question is “no.” CDLs can’t be transferred from state to state, though this is a common question for truck drivers before or after CDL training. You have to register for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in the state where you live, just like your regular, non-commercial driver’s license. If you […]
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