TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL BLOG

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 […]

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 […]

Handling winter conditions can be a major safety challenge for any professional truck driver. Slippery roads, low visibility, and the unpredictability of other vehicles mean that a truck driver will need to apply skill, knowledge, and good judgment to safely navigate treacherous roads. But before getting behind the wheel, you’ll need to prepare the tractor-trailer. […]

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 […]

In our ongoing series on balancing work and family life as a long-haul trucker, we’re looking at ways truck drivers can stay close while working. Our next tip for truckers would be to use your travels as an educational lesson for your children. Truckers can share their adventures with their children and family members before, […]

As a long-haul trucker, it’s a well-known fact a family member will be away from home for various stretches of time. However, this doesn’t mean one can’t have a close-knit, loving family while still have a great trucking career. Thanks to some of today’s most popular types of technology, smartphones, and the internet make it […]