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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.

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    Careers in Trucking

    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 […]

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    Balancing Work and Family as a Long-Haul Trucker

    Updated August 2023 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 […]

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    Women Truck Drivers Are More Important Than Ever

    More and more companies are seeking women these days to serve as drivers in their fleets. Why women? The reasons may surprise you. The old adages about female drivers are […]

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    6 Tips For Winter Trucking

    Along with cold weather, the winter season brings with it a number of dangerous conditions that truck drivers have to battle. These include increased snow and ice, slippery roads, and […]

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    Choosing the Right Truck Driving School

    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 […]

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    How Long Does It Take To Get A CDL?

    If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the trucking industry, classroom and on-hands training is not a long, drawn-out process. At Georgia Driving Academy (GDA), we prepare you to […]