TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL BLOG
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.
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You’ve completed your training, passed your CDL test and you’re ready to go. Now what? Find the job! CDL drivers are in high demand these days and jobs are out there and very plentiful. However, there is something that you need to know while you’re looking into jobs and deciding which one is the best […]
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Winter weather usually means it’s time to change the tires. Caring for them throughout the winter is just as important as having them in the first place. Proper tire maintenance can mean the difference between safe travels all winter and the possibility of having an accident due to poor tire care. Here are five steps […]
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The truck driving industry is different from most. As most truckers know, you’ll experience something new everyday. New sites and surroundings, new loads to drop off, new people to meet. For many, there is a fear of what you might be getting yourself into once you take on a trucking driving career. Here are 10 […]
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One of the tough realities of being a long-haul trucker is spending long periods of time apart from friends and family. However, you can still maintain a close-knit, loving family while pursuing your career goals. Today’s technology provides a multitude of ways to communicate—from video calls to group texts, it’s easy to stay in touch. […]
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Georgia Driving Academy would like to congratulate Daniel Shonebarger, a 2016 Columbus, GA graduate, on being named to Trucking’s Top 10 Rookie Finalist list. This is a huge accomplishment, and we could not be prouder. We sat down with Daniel to see how he has been doing since graduating from his CDL training and learn […]
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Let’s take a look at Class 5 and below trucks. A CDL is not required to operate these vehicles, but don’t discount them as a viable option for work. Driving these types of trucks can still help kickstart your career as a truck driver. What are Class 5 and Below Trucks? The class of truck […]
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The largest vehicles on the road, Class 7 and 8 trucks all require a commercial driver’s license to operate. Their size makes them some of the more popular and important vehicles for commercial drivers to operate, and they make up a large part of the shipping, construction, sanitation, and many other industries. Class 7 Vehicles […]
