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Tips and Insights into the Truck Driving Industry

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

  • A commercial truck driver in the cab of his truck driving down a country road.

    Updated May 23, 2022 Truck drivers in America are in high demand at this time as there are ~1.95 million positions open throughout the US with many more set to become available in the coming years. These job openings mean job security for those getting into the trucking industry in the decades to come. As […]

  • A lonely road with road signs.

    As we approach 2019 it’s time to start considering what the New Year will mean for the trucking industry. The good news is that the future of trucking looks quite positive as we look toward 2019. Things are believed to continue on the up-and-up throughout the year, even moving into 2020! Consumer Demand Continues Rising […]

  • Image of a red and black truck during on a road

    Updated September 2024 If you’re entering a career in trucking, you may wonder what career paths are available to you. Beyond trucks on the highway, this industry offers numerous opportunities that cater to a variety of interests and skills. Whether you’re passionate about traveling long distances, organizing logistics, or maintaining commercial vehicles, there’s a role […]

  • A diesel truck driving down the road.

    Is it time for you to take the next step in your career and go through your CDL training? It’s a great time to enter the industry with such a high demand for truck drivers. Before you begin though, take a long look and decide if this is the best career choice for you and […]

  • Trucker giving a thumbs up in his truck cab.

    It’s no secret that truck drivers spend a lot of quality time out on the open road. They’re often alone and don’t have the typical company of friends or family tagging along on long road trips to stay awake and sharp. Therefore it’s important that truck drivers find quality listening material that’s interesting, engaging, and […]

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    Updated Jan 25, 2023 Choosing a career as a truck driver has numerous benefits over other professions. Trucking offers great pay and benefits, flexibility and job security, and a regular change of scenery. But earning your CDL requires some schooling, and all truck driving schools and training programs are not created equal. Here are some […]

  • 3 truckers who are heroes.

    When you go to the grocery store, what do you see? Food and lots of it. When you order something off of Amazon and it arrives 2-days later, how does it happen so quickly? Truck drivers across America make these simple occurrences happen without you even realizing it. They were busy traveling and making deliveries […]

  • A road sign that shows careers ahead for truckers.

    Updated Dec. 14, 2021 Looking into Atlanta CDL training? There are many positive attributes associated with obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License. With such a high demand for truckers, there are several career tracks for which a CDL is a requirement. In other words, if you have a CDL license, you have career options! You only […]

  • Commercial truck backing and turning.

    Truck driving was never said to be easy! Those are BIG trucks that are getting driven out there! Many of these trucks measure 54′ in length as a common “box size.” While some are TWO of these trucks attached together. “Big rigs” hauling metal and building materials can weigh 10s of TONS for each piece […]

  • If you want to make the maximum amount of money, you’ll want to be on the road as much as possible. Practicing good time management is key. Going from load to load can be unpredictable at times, but managing your day can help you stay on schedule and earn as much money as possible. Here […]