Category Archives: Current State of the Trucking Industry

You’re Worth More

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Karen

Truck drivers, to me, deserve more because I’m watching them make it all happen by transporting freight from one point to another every day. So with that, please know that I’m praying for every one of you, and wanting the best for all of you because to me…YOU’RE ALL WORTH MORE!!! Continue reading →

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Women Truck Drivers

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Rhonda

The American public sees more and more women behind the wheel of a big rig and they must surely think this is a new thing for the women to branch out of the traditional boundaries set for women. Actually women have been branching out for many years–longer than you may think, too. Continue reading →

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Now Where Did I Put My Red Shoes?

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Farmer Bob

In the movie classic “Wizard of Oz” the good witch Glenda tells Dorothy to click the heels of her red shoes together three times and say “There’s no place like home”. The movie ends with Dorothy waking up in her bed surrounded by worried family members…well, my training time is over, and I’m going home. Continue reading →

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In This Economy, The Cream Is Rising To The Top

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Tanya Bons

Unemployement offices may be encouraging people to look outside of trucking. Why? Truck driving jobs are available, but many trucking companies have been able to be more selective in this slower economy than they have in the past. Continue reading →

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Comradery – Where is it?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Karen

I remember hearing truck driver’s talk about the comrodary amongst themselves. It seems like years ago. Oh yeah, it was! How they used to wave when passing by. Some still do, but the young “bucks” (newbie’s) haven’t gotten the teachings from the “old timers” that have been around the block a few times.

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The Product Has To Be Made Before You Can Purchase It

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Rhonda

Most of us who shop do not give it any thought as to how that product got on the shelf.  All we expect is to see the shelves full when we spend our money on the needed items.  Food, clothing, tools anything you want to buy came on a truck. It takes a lot of trucks to keep America going and the shelves filled.  Continue reading →

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The DAC Report And Your MVR: How Companies Use Them For Hiring

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Rhonda

Right or wrong, things are not as simple as they were a few years ago. There are more regulations to deal with and more are added each year. Your DAC, MVR, and even your credit history will be looked at to see if you will be a worthy employee to work at many jobs, not just CDL driving jobs. Continue reading →

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Students Searching for Trucking Jobs After CDL Training During a Recession

Posted on March 22, 2009 by TruckerMike

Wow! Finding a job as a truck driver was much more difficult than I expected. Granted, this is mainly due to the economy as a whole. Normally, trucking  jobs are everywhere. But times are tough and things aren’t the way they usually are. While attending truck driving school to obtain my CDL license, I applied to a ton of companies. I ended up receiving about 3 pre-hires from the job applications that I submitted to various trucking companies. So, I thought I was in good shape. Continue reading →

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Where Can New Drivers Turn For Hope In This Economy?

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Brett Aquila

Truck driving is looked upon as the last great hope for many Americans who have either lost their jobs, or are afraid they’re about to. Some families have had to send the second parent to work because of cutbacks in pay, cutbacks in hours, or settling for a lesser job by the first parent. If I were looking for work today, where would I turn? Here’s where…. Continue reading →

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Truck Driving School 2009: Will The Poor Economy Still Offer Truck Driving Jobs For Students?

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Brett Aquila

In today’s slow economy there are tons of layoffs and more people than ever are considering going to truck driving school and becoming truck drivers – and rightly so. But none of that will matter if you can’t find a job once you get your CDL. So what is the current job outlook for those that are new to the trucking industry? Continue reading →

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Not much. You? Trucking Is as Trucking Does.

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Pappy

209, I counted. That’s how many applications I have filled out for trucking companies. Of those only 4 trucking companies have even made an attempt to send me some type of response. 32 of these Apps. will exceed the 90 day limit in 2 days, so to keep them fresh I will have to send those trucking companies another reminder about me. It seems so much easier in this day of E-mail and fax etc.etc.etc. Continue reading →

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