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5 Advantages of Company Sponsored CDL Programs vs. Private Truck Driving Schools

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. Continue reading

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Finding A Career I’m Passionate About

The last time I posted, I had decided that I no longer would pursue Optometry school and had the inkling that truck driving might be the career for me. I started doing the research and talking to recruiters and here’s what I’ve found… Continue reading

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What You Need To Know Before Choosing A Truck Driving School

I have been in the truck driver training industry for several years now and it still dumbfounds me as to how individuals choose their truck driving school. Often times they make the least important factors a priority, while failing to evaluate the most important factors properly. You want the best quality education you can get for the money, and most importantly you want to be able to land a job after graduation. Here are some factors to consider when comparing truck driving schools. Continue reading

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Our Trucking Adventure Begins

Hello readers. My name is Cathy Rubens. My husband Steve and I started our trucking adventure in October of 2008. These writing will be done in the form of flashbacks, with some things from the past and some things from the present. Steve and I will be writing about the events and happening from our respective points of view. The flashbacks will be stories of happenings and musings from events as remembered by us. Continue reading

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It’s Time to Ride

Waves from the beautiful state of SC to all out there who are reading this!  Thank you for stopping by my little peace of cyberland and taking a look at my path into a career as a professional truck driver. I hope to present my journey in a logical and well written blog so that you, the reader, can see in your mind’s eye the path I have taken. Continue reading

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The Shift From Computers To A Trucking Career Begins

Welcome to the first post of what I hope to be a very long series of blog entries by yours truly.  Who am I, you might ask?  Well, I’m known as ‘Old Wolf’, but my real name is Adrian.  I’m … Continue reading

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Preparing For Your Profession In Truck Driving

Truck driving is a special profession, it’s not for everyone. There are two assumptions about truck driving, first assumption is that you will hop in the truck and no one will see you for months, the second assumption is that … Continue reading

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CDL Training in Illinois – Illinois Secretary of State Certified Schools

Note: Tanya Bons is the co-owner and co-founder of Spirit CDL Training Services in Belvedire, IL. When shopping for a truck driving school in Illinois, smart students do their research. We always let students know that Eagle Training Services Inc … Continue reading

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Recruiters, Companies, and Schools – Choosing The Right Path Into Your Trucking Career

Its funny how much getting started in trucking is so similar to getting started in the military. It takes much thought and soul searching for both, it takes constant nights worrying about if you’re making the right choice, and the most common theme they both share is that you have to wade through the BS that the recruiters try and sell you. Continue reading

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CDL Schools: What Is Their Real Purpose and What Do They Really Teach?

I first went to a CDL school back in 1974. I didn’t do anything with my new license, except to keep it. Now, I am wanting to go and become a real driver. Most companies will not accept you as an inexperienced driver unless you are a recent CDL school graduate. So, back to school for me. In my last post I gave a few key pointers in choosing a school. Now I want to let you know what I think the real purpose of the school is. (HINT: it’s not about making you a truck driver!). Continue reading

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I Don’t Know Nuthin’ About Trucking – Now What?

Well, I have decided to take the big step and become a trucker. Although  I have wanted to drive for a long time my current job was just too good to quit. After I retired I decided to make the … Continue reading

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Choosing a CDL Truck Driving School – The First Challenge

Many of you are probably searching for a school to obtain your CDL training, so I figured I’d touch on the subject as I’ve done a lot of research on it. It’s a tough task and one that I think is … Continue reading

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