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	<title>Becoming A Truck Driver: Help, Stories, Advice, and Opinions &#187; getting your CDL</title>
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	<description>Helping Those Who Are Considering A Career In The Truck Driving Industry</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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		<category><![CDATA[finding a truck driving job]]></category>
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		<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>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Help, Tips, Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Passing The CDL Test]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Trainer's Viewpoint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attending truck driving school]]></category>
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		<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>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>
				<category><![CDATA[Advice and Opinions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Help, Tips, Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Choosing A Truck Driving School]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free CDL Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDL training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[company sponsored CDL training]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[getting your CDL]]></category>
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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>CDL Testing Day From A Trainers Perspective</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/cdl-testing-day-from-a-trainers-perspective</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/cdl-testing-day-from-a-trainers-perspective#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Passing The CDL Test]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[getting your CDL]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3088</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After four weeks on the road training my student, it was time to sit back nervously and watch as he attempted to take the CDL exam to get his license. My student and I were extremely nervous, and it didn't go quite as well as we had hoped. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/11/cdl-testing-day-from-a-trainers-perspective">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Learning How To Back Up A Big Truck</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/10/learning-how-to-back-up-a-big-truck</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/10/learning-how-to-back-up-a-big-truck#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3085</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learning how to back up a big rig is no easy task, but a few basic tips and tricks can really speed up the process!  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/10/learning-how-to-back-up-a-big-truck">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Financing Options For Truck Driving School</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/10/financing-options-for-truck-driving-school</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/10/financing-options-for-truck-driving-school#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tanya Bons</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advice and Opinions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[federal loans and grants for CDL training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3096</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are numerous options for funding your tuition to truck driving school and in this article Tonya Bons of Spirit CDL Training lists a whole slew of options including grants, student loans, tuition reimbursement, and many more. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/10/financing-options-for-truck-driving-school">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Trainer&#8217;s Perspective On Teaching Students How To Shift</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/09/a-trainers-perspective-on-teaching-students-how-to-shift</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/09/a-trainers-perspective-on-teaching-students-how-to-shift#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advice and Opinions]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2981</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, I became a fully certified CDL instructor (woo hoo!). It feels very strange to be teaching students how to shift a truck when it feels like I just got my CDL license last week. Of course, I've had my license for over two and a half years now, but it sure doesn't feel that way. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/09/a-trainers-perspective-on-teaching-students-how-to-shift">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Finding A Career I&#8217;m Passionate About</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/taotruckermattschoolman/2011/07/finding-a-career-im-passionate-about</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/taotruckermattschoolman/2011/07/finding-a-career-im-passionate-about#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TaoTrucker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2867</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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...  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/taotruckermattschoolman/2011/07/finding-a-career-im-passionate-about">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What You Need To Know Before Choosing A Truck Driving School</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/07/what-you-need-to-know-before-choosing-a-truck-driving-school</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/07/what-you-need-to-know-before-choosing-a-truck-driving-school#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tanya Bons</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2833</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/07/what-you-need-to-know-before-choosing-a-truck-driving-school">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Teacher, A Writer, A Philosopher, Now A Truck Driver!</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/paul/2011/05/a-teacher-a-writer-a-philosopher-now-a-truck-driver</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/paul/2011/05/a-teacher-a-writer-a-philosopher-now-a-truck-driver#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 13:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philosopher Paul</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2703</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After a life of travelling, writing, teaching, and schooling, my teenage dream of becoming a truck driver is finally about to happen and I'm ready to start schooling.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/paul/2011/05/a-teacher-a-writer-a-philosopher-now-a-truck-driver">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My 2010 Salary &#8211; Finishing Up My Second Year Behind The Wheel</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/02/my-2010-salary-finishing-up-my-second-year-behind-the-wheel</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/02/my-2010-salary-finishing-up-my-second-year-behind-the-wheel#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2678</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's hard to find accurate information about truck driver's salaries so I'm sharing my salary information for my second year on the road so people that are considering becoming a truck driver will have a realistic expectation of what they can make out here. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/02/my-2010-salary-finishing-up-my-second-year-behind-the-wheel">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>More Boot Camp Stories From My Time In A Company-Sponsored CDL Training Program</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/sharbear/2010/12/more-boot-camp-stories-from-my-time-in-a-company-sponsored-cdl-training-program</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/sharbear/2010/12/more-boot-camp-stories-from-my-time-in-a-company-sponsored-cdl-training-program#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SharBear</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going through a company-sponsored CDL training program is no bed of roses. Here are some of my experiences and some challenges you can expect to face. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/sharbear/2010/12/more-boot-camp-stories-from-my-time-in-a-company-sponsored-cdl-training-program">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do People Decide To Get Into Truck Driving?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2010/12/why-do-people-decide-to-get-into-truck-driving</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Driver Solutions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/driversolutions/2010/12/why-do-people-decide-to-get-into-truck-driving">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Boot Camp Known As Company-Sponsored Training</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/sharbear/2010/12/the-boot-camp-known-as-company-sponsored-training</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SharBear</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/sharbear/2010/12/the-boot-camp-known-as-company-sponsored-training">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Remembering My Earliest Days Of Trucking School</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/10/remembering-my-earliest-days-of-trucking-school</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many of us that drove truck, the early days of becoming a truck driver were some of the most exciting times in our lives. Here's the story of some of my earliest days in 1993 attending truck driving school and heading out on the road for the first time. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/10/remembering-my-earliest-days-of-trucking-school">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>When Will I Know If Trucking Was The Right Career Choice?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/09/when-will-i-know-if-trucking-was-the-right-career-choice</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Truck driving is one of the most unique jobs and lifestyles you'll find anywhere. It's also one of the most demanding, and trucking certainly isn't for everyone. Everyone faces tough challenges and almost everyone questions whether or not becoming a truck driver was the right thing to do. How do you know when you've seen enough? When do you throw in the towel and say "Wow, this isn't for me!" Read on and we'll help you understand what you're facing and when enough is enough.
 <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/09/when-will-i-know-if-trucking-was-the-right-career-choice">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>An Intro To Big Trucks And Truck Driving School Part III &#8211; The CDL Exam</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/laineb/2010/04/an-intro-to-big-trucks-and-truck-driving-school-part-iii-the-cdl-exam</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Laine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After exploring the operation of a big rig and taking a drive, it's time to take the CDL exam and wrap up this series with some thoughts about the process of getting your CDL. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/laineb/2010/04/an-intro-to-big-trucks-and-truck-driving-school-part-iii-the-cdl-exam">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>An Intro To Big Trucks And Truck Driving School Part II</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/laineb/2010/04/an-intro-to-big-trucks-and-truck-driving-school-part-ii</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Laine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Part I of my intro to big trucks and truck driving school I talked about signing up for truck driving school at North Cross Commercial Driving School and covered a bit about the anatomy of a typical big rig. Now in part 2 I'll talk a little bit more about the mechanical aspects of big rigs and we'll take one for a drive! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/laineb/2010/04/an-intro-to-big-trucks-and-truck-driving-school-part-ii">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Questions and Answers for a Truck Driver</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/04/questions-and-answers-for-a-truck-driver</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/04/questions-and-answers-for-a-truck-driver#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, I was contacted by an individual who is interested in becoming a truck driver. He asked me several questions about the trucking industry and about my job. I thought they were excellent questions and decided it would be great to share on my blog for any of you interested in becoming a truck driver. I hope this helps answer some of the questions you might have! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/04/questions-and-answers-for-a-truck-driver">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>An Intro To Big Trucks And Truck Driving School Part I</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/laineb/2010/03/an-intro-to-big-trucks-and-truck-driving-school-part-i</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Laine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If driving a truck has ever crossed your mind, or you just like the looks of that Kenworth, Freightliner, or Peterbilt going by, maybe you would enjoy reading a little more about the trucks and driver training experience, so here goes… <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/laineb/2010/03/an-intro-to-big-trucks-and-truck-driving-school-part-i">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Truck Driving School Part IV &#8211; Taking The CDL Exam</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/truck-driving-school-part-iv-taking-the-cdl-exam</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally, the time to take the road test arrived. We would go, in small groups, to the testing facility in Hartselle, Alabama over the next five days. I would test on the second day, and Alan would test on the fourth. Everyone was nervous, and most of us failed the first attempt. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/truck-driving-school-part-iv-taking-the-cdl-exam">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Trucking School Part III &#8211; Boot Camp</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/trucking-school-part-iii-boot-camp</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost everyone is abysmal at 45° angle backing to start with, and I was no exception. However, I was not the only one having difficulty. Alan even resorted to mathematical solutions to crack this puzzle, but it didn’t seem to help either of us. But a couple of great instructors stepped in and helped get us going in the right direction. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/trucking-school-part-iii-boot-camp">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Attending Truck Driving School Part II &#8211; First Day On The Yard</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/attending-truck-driving-school-part-ii-first-day-on-the-yard</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alan and I were both nervous, yet excited about the new challenge before us. We’d be spending the first couple of days in the yard, learning straight-line backing and 45° angle backing. Here we go - my first attempt at backing up a truck. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/attending-truck-driving-school-part-ii-first-day-on-the-yard">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Attending Truck Driving School Part I</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/attending-truck-driving-school-part-i</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/attending-truck-driving-school-part-i#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Priceville, Alabama was where my trucking adventure began. A Super 8 motel room would be my home for the next three weeks while I attended CDL school. I did not know what to expect on the first day, but I met a wide range of personalities in the other students. It was incredible to see the diversity. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/attending-truck-driving-school-part-i">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Becoming An American Trucker</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/becoming-an-american-trucker</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/becoming-an-american-trucker#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was probably one of the most unlikely candidates to become a truck driver that the world has ever seen. I had spent the past 20 years of my life working in television broadcasting in various roles. While it had been exciting and challenging at first, the years had eroded my role into a thankless and suffocating rut. I seriously needed a change...a new experience. This is the beginning of my story - the life of an American Trucker.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/becoming-an-american-trucker">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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