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This is a general sitemap for TruckingTruth. Please take a moment to explore the other menus above and you'll understand the layout of our site. If you're thinking about becoming a truck driver, start with our next tab "Becoming A Truck Driver" and we'll walk you through the entire process step by step.

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So you're thinking about becoming a truck driver?

Well you've come to the right place. Welcome! We're here to help you understand the trucking industry, decide if trucking is right for you, and guide you every step of the way into your new adventure. You'll find the answers to all of your questions and we'll help get your trucking career off to a great start. Begin with our Guide To Becoming A Truck Driver and follow up with the suggested reading below.

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So you're ready to begin preparing for truck driving school?

We have an extensive collection of CDL training materials to help you prepare for your CDL training. Most people who have attended a trucking school, especially the Company-sponsored schools, will tell it's information overload. There's so much to know! We highly recommend you study our training materials before ever setting foot in a classroom.

Free CDL Manuals

The CDL manual will be your textbook for truck driving school. You can download the CDL manual for your state here, for free, and get a head start on the rest of your class. There is a lot of information to know, so study it well.

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We have hundreds of practice questions, complete with answers and explanations, covering every topic on the CDL exam. We highly recommend you get all of the endorsements offered, so study every section here thoroughly.

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Pre-Trip Inspection Study Guide

There's a lot of memorizing for your pre-trip inspection exam and we've got you covered. We have several videos, a free study brochure, and our famous Pre-trip inspection flash cards which will really test your knowledge.

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TruckingTruth was founded by Brett Aquila (that's me!), a 15 year truck driving veteran, in January 2007. After 15 years on the road, I wanted to help people who were considering becoming a truck driver understand the trucking industry, and everything that came with the career and lifestyle of an over the road trucker.

You can contact me at brett@truckingtruth.com

After several years of over the road driving, TruckingTruth's all-time most popular blogger and long-time forum veteran Mike Rogers (TruckerMike) came off the road in November 2011 and joined TruckingTruth full time. During his trucking career, Mike traveled through all 48 continental states in all weather conditions maintaining a perfect service and safety record. He also became a certified CDL driving instructor and basically had a total blast living the truckers lifestyle.

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Tag Archives: Current State of the Trucking Industry

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 →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry | Tagged Current State of the Trucking Industry, finding a truck driving job, new drivers in a slow economy | 1 Comment