Though trucking school isn’t necessarily required to earn your CDL A, it is required to get a job at most trucking companies out there. Why? Because there are far too many aspects of truck driving you simply can’t learn from reading some rules, watching a few videos, and taking a test. You need hands-on experience
With the current COVID-19 outbreak shutting down schools almost everywhere, people are utilizing a variety of online platforms and tools to complete their education. Virtual education has long been a growing area, especially as more people look for alternatives to attending a 4-year college in person. If you’ve been considering becoming a truck
With so many jobs available in the trucking industry, many current and potential drivers aren’t sure where to find the best driving opportunities. While some trucking companies offer enticing sign-on bonuses, that doesn’t tell you what it’s like to drive for them. It’s important that you choose a job that meets your on-going needs and preferences. One thing
As we head into a new decade, the shortage of available truck drivers continues to grow. The industry is currently in need of more than 60,000 drivers. Analysts estimate that this number could grow to 100,000 by 2023. Most trucking companies are scrambling to entice new drivers with better pay, proper benefits, performance bonuses,
In addition to an overall shortage in drivers, many trucking companies deal with high turnover rates. Sometimes, their drivers leave the industry completely. Other times, they simply switch to another company. Why do they switch? Generally, it’s due to a lack of satisfaction in their current job. Only about 50% of drivers are satisfied with their jobs. By
Many of us have not-so-fond memories of driver’s ed. Precious summer hours spent in a classroom being told how to drive a car, even though we already knew how to operate one. But driver’s ed isn’t simply about learning which pedal makes a car go and which one makes it stop. It’s about gaining a proper understanding of all the different aspects of
Compared to many other career paths out there, becoming a truck driver is quick and affordable. When it comes to training and certification, the main goals are to teach safety and protocol. Handled incorrectly, semi-trucks can be very dangerous. It’s critical that potential drivers learn the right way of operating a truck. Still, many
As a truck driver, your job is to get your freight from point A to point B as quickly (and safely) as possible. But some companies like to try and add responsibilities to that. For example, loading and unloading your freight from your truck. If that isn’t something you want to be responsible for,
All jobs come with certain risks, and truck driving is no different. In fact, truck driving is considered one of the more dangerous jobs in the US. When you’re operating a rig that weights tens of thousands of pounds, you can also pose as a risk not just to yourself, but to those around you. That’s
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.