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	<title>Becoming A Truck Driver: Help, Stories, Advice, and Opinions</title>
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		<title>A Guide To Using Our Free Online CDL Training Program</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/ahmalia/2012/05/a-guide-to-using-our-free-online-cdl-training-program</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ahmalia</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Passing The CDL Test]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With a mountain of information to learn during your CDL training, TruckingTruth's free online cdl training program is the way to go! Here's an overview of the program and some tips and advice for getting the most out of it. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/ahmalia/2012/05/a-guide-to-using-our-free-online-cdl-training-program">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>To Have and to Hold: Marriages In Trucking</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/05/to-have-and-to-hold-marriages-in-trucking</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/05/to-have-and-to-hold-marriages-in-trucking#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 13:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckersWife09</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriages in the trucking world are very difficult to maintain. The separation is tough on everyone. But if you remain committed and follow a few simple words of advice, things can work out just fine.   <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/05/to-have-and-to-hold-marriages-in-trucking">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My First Run As A Professional Driver</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/05/my-first-run-as-a-professional-driver</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/05/my-first-run-as-a-professional-driver#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 15:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BlueHillsTrucker</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[On The Road In Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3408</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Going into the trucking driving field I knew my life would eventually move at a pavement pounding pace. Just how quickly that pace, and the entire process transpired would amaze me. Suddenly I found myself behind the wheel for my first run ever as a professional driver. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/05/my-first-run-as-a-professional-driver">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>It Takes Two</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/it-takes-two</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/it-takes-two#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckersWife09</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It takes two special, committed people to make a long distance relationship work. Trucking is really difficult on relationships, and life isn’t easy being separated from your “other half”. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/it-takes-two">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>As The World Churns: The Driver Shortage Myth</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/as-the-world-churns-the-driver-shortage-myth</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/as-the-world-churns-the-driver-shortage-myth#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Ashelman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advice and Opinions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Current State of the Trucking Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[demand for truck drivers]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3391</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For both managers and drivers we have all heard about how there’s a “driver shortage”. However, most trucking companies use “fuzzy math” to justify the claim of a driver shortage instead of looking at their turnover rates. This article will look at how trucking companies have re-defined terms in order to claim a driver shortage to prevent changing the way they do business on the back-end (in the office).  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/as-the-world-churns-the-driver-shortage-myth">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Stereotypes and Trucking: A Match Made in the Cab</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/stereotypes-and-trucking-a-match-made-in-the-cab</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/stereotypes-and-trucking-a-match-made-in-the-cab#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Ashelman</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3381</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Stereotypes of truckers have been around a long time. Where did they come from, what affect do they have on you, and what should we do about it? <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/stereotypes-and-trucking-a-match-made-in-the-cab">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Holding Down The Fort</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/holding-down-the-fort</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/holding-down-the-fort#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckersWife09</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3377</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Having a husband on the road while you're home with the children is a tough situation for everyone, and you have to learn to understand how the other one is feeling and work together. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/holding-down-the-fort">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Truck Driver Training – The Beginning</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/04/truck-driver-training-%e2%80%93-the-beginning</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/04/truck-driver-training-%e2%80%93-the-beginning#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BlueHillsTrucker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Week 1]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3366</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting started with CDL training meant a ton of bookwork in the beginning, working outside in temps below zero, and busting up some drive trains. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/04/truck-driver-training-%e2%80%93-the-beginning">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Unexpected Call</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/the-unexpected-call</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/the-unexpected-call#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckersWife09</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3357</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Home time with the family is precious for over the road drivers, and the last thing you want is for it to be cut short. But it happens from time to time, as it did here to my husband and our family. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/the-unexpected-call">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Drivers Are Paid By The Mile</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/why-drivers-are-paid-by-the-mile</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/why-drivers-are-paid-by-the-mile#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Ashelman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Current State of the Trucking Industry]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3349</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Truck drivers throughout the years have almost always been paid by the mile. How did the system get that way? Would it be better to pay by the hour? Here's the scoop....  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/why-drivers-are-paid-by-the-mile">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>CDL Training Has Begun For &#8216;The Blue Hills Trucker&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/04/cdl-training-has-begun-for-the-blue-hills-trucker</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/04/cdl-training-has-begun-for-the-blue-hills-trucker#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BlueHillsTrucker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm a 45 year-old substitute teacher who's finished week 12 of a 16-weekend truck driving program at a technical college in northern Wisconsin. Here's the beginning of my journey into a career in trucking. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/bluehillstrucker/2012/04/cdl-training-has-begun-for-the-blue-hills-trucker">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome To The Life</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/welcome-to-the-life</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/welcome-to-the-life#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckersWife09</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3334</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It takes a lot to be part of a truckers family, especially if you’re you're an over the road trucker. Home time is always special, but it's difficult balancing the needs of the entire family. It takes a lot of consideration from everyone to make things work.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckerswife09/2012/04/welcome-to-the-life">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Rights in the Trucking Industry</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/understanding-rights-in-the-trucking-industry</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/understanding-rights-in-the-trucking-industry#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Ashelman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s important that drivers understand that they are people who have rights, and that just because they are truck drivers does not mean that they’ve waived all of their rights. Here’s a brief overview of common driver issues with their bosses, and the remedies they can seek. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/daveashelman/2012/04/understanding-rights-in-the-trucking-industry">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Keep That License Clean: Your Career Depends On It</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/03/keep-that-license-clean-your-career-depends-on-it</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/03/keep-that-license-clean-your-career-depends-on-it#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3303</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Protecting your license and making smart decisions will make or break your driving career. Make sure you understand the consequences of a few poor decisions. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/03/keep-that-license-clean-your-career-depends-on-it">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How Having A Great Attitude Earned Me A Second Chance</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2012/03/how-having-a-great-attitude-earned-me-a-second-chance</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2012/03/how-having-a-great-attitude-earned-me-a-second-chance#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3292</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You hear a lot of horror stories about the large companies that hire students straight out of school. You hear they'll use you, abuse you, and toss you aside. You hear they'll scam you at the drop of a hat. Well my experience has been quite the opposite, even after a major mistake on my part.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2012/03/how-having-a-great-attitude-earned-me-a-second-chance">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What Causes People To Fail CDL School?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2012/02/what-causes-people-to-fail-cdl-school</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2012/02/what-causes-people-to-fail-cdl-school#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3279</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone who decides to get their truck driving career going has to pass their CDL training first, and the vast majority of people do. But unfortunately, there are those who do not. We all worry about whether or not we'll get through truck driving school, and what the biggest pitfalls are to avoid. Here's some great advice for getting through truck driving school with flying colors. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2012/02/what-causes-people-to-fail-cdl-school">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do People Decide To Become Truck Drivers?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2012/02/why-do-people-decide-to-become-truck-drivers</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2012/02/why-do-people-decide-to-become-truck-drivers#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[new drivers in a slow economy]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3268</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[People become truck driving for a long list of reasons. Some do it for the lifestyle, others do it when they lose a previous career, some do it to fulfill a lifelong dream. Here's my story about becoming a truck driver - one you may be able to relate to. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2012/02/why-do-people-decide-to-become-truck-drivers">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Reaching 300,000 Miles In A Big Rig</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/01/reaching-300000-miles-in-a-big-rig</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/01/reaching-300000-miles-in-a-big-rig#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I had never planned on driving a big rig so you can imagine how exciting it was for me to reach the 300,000 mile barrier! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/01/reaching-300000-miles-in-a-big-rig">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Factors Affecting Job Placement In The Trucking Industry</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/factors-affecting-job-placement-in-the-trucking-industry</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/factors-affecting-job-placement-in-the-trucking-industry#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tanya Bons</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3234</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of factors that will affect your ability to find job placement in the trucking industry. Not only the obvious ones like employment history, criminal history, and driving record, but also things like your physical health and credit scores. Let's take a look at em.... <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/factors-affecting-job-placement-in-the-trucking-industry">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>4 Mistakes That Cause Students To Fail CDL Training &amp; How They Can Be Prevented</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2011/12/4-mistakes-that-cause-students-to-fail-cdl-training-how-they-can-be-prevented</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2011/12/4-mistakes-that-cause-students-to-fail-cdl-training-how-they-can-be-prevented#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Driver Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3218</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While the majority of students have success during their time at CDL training, there are others who come up short in their quest to become a professional truck driver. So, why do they fail?  And how can it be prevented? Let's take a look at the four most common mistakes and how to prevent them. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2011/12/4-mistakes-that-cause-students-to-fail-cdl-training-how-they-can-be-prevented">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Pre-Hire Letters: The What, Why, And How Of This Important Step</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/understanding-pre-hire-letters-the-what-why-and-how-of-this-important-step</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/understanding-pre-hire-letters-the-what-why-and-how-of-this-important-step#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tanya Bons</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Finding The Right Truck Driving Job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trucking Company Orientation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3203</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting pre-hires is an important step when beginning your truck driving career. They can verify that companies are willing to hire you, and give you numerous choices when it comes to choosing the company you'd like to work for. Here we'll go into detail about what a pre-hire is, and how to go about getting them. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/understanding-pre-hire-letters-the-what-why-and-how-of-this-important-step">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Sleep Apnea Witch Hunt</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/the-sleep-apnea-witch-hunt</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/the-sleep-apnea-witch-hunt#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tanya Bons</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3188</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sleep apnea is the biggest buzz in the trucking industry right now. But is this justified? Or is it yet another money-making scheme for the insurance companies and medical industry? The statistics are fuzzy. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/the-sleep-apnea-witch-hunt">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>5 Advantages of Company Sponsored CDL Programs vs. Private Truck Driving Schools</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2011/12/5-advantages-of-company-sponsored-cdl-programs-vs-private-truck-driving-schools</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2011/12/5-advantages-of-company-sponsored-cdl-programs-vs-private-truck-driving-schools#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Driver Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3176</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of advantages to company-sponsored CDL training over private truck driving schools. Here we'll talk a little bit about the differences between the two, and why you may find that company-sponsored training is the better way to go. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2011/12/5-advantages-of-company-sponsored-cdl-programs-vs-private-truck-driving-schools">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Next Chapter In My Trucking Journey</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/the-next-chapter-in-my-trucking-journey</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/the-next-chapter-in-my-trucking-journey#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3150</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I've seen more of this country in just a few short years than most people see in their entire lifetimes. But most things eventually come to an end. In this case, my trucking career has ended as I move on to other things. I'd like to summarize why I left the industry, and where I'm headed now.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/the-next-chapter-in-my-trucking-journey">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Driver Trainer&#8217;s Perspective: Some Helpful Tips And Observations For Student Drivers</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/a-driver-trainers-perspective-some-helpful-tips-and-observations-for-student-drivers</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/a-driver-trainers-perspective-some-helpful-tips-and-observations-for-student-drivers#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a CDL instructor or a driver trainer is a very unique experience. I learned more about truck driving over the past 4 weeks than I have in the previous three years combined. It was an amazing learning experience for me. Here are some of the highlights I learned along the way. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/a-driver-trainers-perspective-some-helpful-tips-and-observations-for-student-drivers">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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