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Will Automated Drivers Replace Real Ones?

The need for truck drivers is at an all-time high, yet the number of available operators has struggled to keep up for some time. Currently, there’s a shortage of 60,000 drivers, and that number could double in a few years as ecommerce continues to grow at a rapid rate.  Some tech insiders and financiers, however, have questioned

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Passing Your CDL Written Exam the First Time

The CDL exam is something every truck driver will have to pass before they can hit the road. Believe it or not, there are people out there who actually enjoy taking tests. But even if you’re one of those people, when it comes to passing the CDL exam, it’s in your best

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What the Trucking Industry Looks Like in 2019

As we head into the second month of 2019, we’ve started to get a good look at what the trucking industry is shaping up to be this year. It’s no surprise that it’s mostly a steady evolution of what we’ve seen happening already over the past few years.  Still, there are changes and challenges

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How to Become a Truck Driver in 2019

It’s not exactly a secret that there’s a shortage of truck drivers in the US. Around 60,000 drivers are currently needed, and that figure could double, if not triple in the future. While this is creating some difficulties for those in the freight, shipping, and warehousing worlds, it’s great news for anyone looking

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Owner Operator vs. Standard Operator – Which Should You Be?

The truck driving industry is filled with opportunity right now. Openings are abundant, pay is competitive, and there’s plenty of room for advancement. The question is, do you need to get your own truck before you can drive? No. In fact, around 90% of truck drivers don’t own their vehicle.

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How to Pass the Time as a Truck Driver on the Road

Truck driving offers many great opportunities. Pay is competitive, incentives and bonuses are attainable, and there are a lot of openings available. That said, it’s not for everyone. It involves being in a truck by yourself for hours on end. Yes, your dispatch operator is within reach, but they’re typically

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Staying Healthy as a Truck Driver

Physical health is important for everyone to maintain. After all, obesity is the second leading cause of cancer after smoking. But staying fit and eating healthy isn’t always easy, especially for those who work sedentary jobs.   Take truck drivers, for example. You sit in a cab most of the day, unable to move. Days

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Winter Trucking Advice for New Operators

Winter is a dangerous time for drivers. Even if it’s not actively snowing, temperatures are cold and ice abounds. All it takes is one oversite or wrong maneuver to send a vehicle spinning into another. When you’re driving an 18-wheel truck and trailer, the results of a winter accident can be truly devastating. That’s why it’s

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Myths About Truck Drivers

Most people have a basic understanding of how truck driving works. It’s likely they’ve even met a few truck drivers in their day. And yet, there are probably quite a few things they think they know about trucking that simply aren’t true.  The truck driving industry has been around for some time,

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