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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    What’s the 2020 Trucking Outlook?

    With the year 2020 fast approaching, questions are being raised about the future of the trucking industry. From the look of things stand, the future is definitely bright. Here are some of the positive trucking trends that are continuing to be witnessed. 1. Rising Consumer Demands According to research, 2020’s consumer demands will rise up […]

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    Tips for Getting Your Dream Job

    Congratulations on earning that CDL! Now, what is the next step? Finding a job? The thought of getting a job may be overwhelming, but don’t stress. Here are some tips that could help you find your next career path. 1. Use Job Placement Services: It is likely that your truck driving school provides job placement […]

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    What Happens After Your CDL Training

    A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is a type of driving license necessary to operate large vehicles like large freight trucks, dump trucks, passenger buses, and concrete mixers. There are three CDL classes in the United States which determine the type of vehicle you are certified to drive; Class A, Class B, and Class C. To […]

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    Changing Jobs within the Trucking Industry

    Updated October 4, 2022 The trucking industry is full of different types of companies with different driver needs. The industry is experiencing a lot of growth at the moment, with many exciting new opportunities. But as with any business or industry, every job is not the best fit for every person. Don’t give up on […]

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    It’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week

    If it weren’t for truck drivers, there would be a lot of empty shelves, and online merchandise orders could not reach our homes. Not to mention, fuel getting delivered to stations to fill our gas tanks, supplies being delivered to build our homes, and so much more. You don’t have to wait until this one […]

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    Obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Georgia

    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 […]