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View any of the articles below to learn more about trucking career opportunities and how to prepare for an in-demand career in transportation.

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    Truck Classes: Driving Class 6 Trucks

    *This blog post was originally published in 2016 and has been updated according to industry standards. The law states that trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 lbs. requires a CDL to drive. Trucks in the Department of Transportation’s Class 6 don’t really fit that mold, but it doesn’t mean you […]

  • A truck driver getting a physical exam.

    Understanding the DOT Physical Exam

    The DOT exam is a physical exam performed on would-be truck drivers by DOT approved medical team members. To be allowed to drive a commercial vehicle weighing in at over 10,000 lbs, you must complete and pass this physical. Truckers must then be able to continually pass every two years to be able to keep […]

  • Wheels of a large commercial truck.

    Understanding a Class A CDL vs a Class B CDL

    Not all Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) are the same. Two of the most common types of licenses are a Class A CDL and a Class B CDL. The different classes of a CDL allow you to drive different types of commercial vehicles. Determining which Commercial Drivers License is best for you, is your first step […]