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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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Why Do People Decide To Get Into Truck Driving?

People get into trucking for a variety of reasons – a second career after retirement, a new career after losing a job, or just the opportunity to drive those amazing big rigs. Trucking has a lot to offer if you’re circumstances, personality, and goals make you the right person for the job. Continue reading

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The Boot Camp Known As Company-Sponsored Training

Company-Sponsored CDL training is a lot like boot camp. Be prepared to have your self worth, your dignity, your brains, your ability and your patience tested. Once you sign those papers you are at their mercy. Boy could I have begged for mercy more times than I care to admit. Continue reading

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I’m Becoming A Truck Driver…and so it begins

Well here we go!! I’m entering the world of truck driving. Lots of emotions; nervous, excited, worried, apprehensive. I’ve lived in a totally different world for the past many years and there’s a comfortable level being in something familiar. But one must always be ready for change, huh?
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Truck Driving School 2009: Will The Poor Economy Still Offer Truck Driving Jobs For Students?

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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Free Truck Driving Schools: The Numbers Are Growing

I have been researching different options for people who want to find free, or nearly free, CDL training to become truck drivers. I have a section on the website for it so you can go there to find out which … Continue reading

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