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Truck Driving Career Seen As Strong For Next Decade
Truck driving has always been a great career for those of us who were cut out for the lifestyle. If you’re not the right person for the job, you’re really not going to like it much and you’re not going to last long. But if you feel like truck driving might be the right career for you, the outlook for the industry looks to be very solid for many years to come. Continue reading
Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, The Economy and Politics
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, getting your CDL, new drivers in a slow economy, truck driver training
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Randy’s Phase 1 CDL Training – Part 4
So, Randy has been acting very strangely and I can hardly get him to talk to me at all. Two days ago he was all happy, now he seems really uncomfortable again…something is going on in that truck. I suppose I won’t find out until he has some “alone time” again. Continue reading
Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story
Tagged Advice and Opinions, attending truck driving school, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, life on the road, new drivers in a slow economy, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training
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Randy’s Phase 1 CDL Training – Part 1
Randy just started phase I training out on the road. It’s a lot of pressure but very exciting at the same time. Continue reading
Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, First Solo Months On The Road, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story
Tagged Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, getting your CDL, life on the road, new drivers in a slow economy, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training
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Hiring In Truck Driving and Today’s Economy
So the big question these days for most visitors to our site is, “Will I find a job in trucking in today’s economy?” The answer, right now, is a resounding “yes”, but how long will that last? Let’s take a look at a couple of factors that will influence hiring in the trucking industry in the coming months. Continue reading
The Long Road Back
I first went to driving school in 1995. I went from a business enviornment right to the road. I was in real estate for many years, but I am, at heart, a truck driver though, and even though I have helped get many people into their own homes, driving is what I truly enjoyed. Like many drivers, I only came off the road to try and save a failing marriage. Continue reading
In This Economy, The Cream Is Rising To The Top
Unemployement offices may be encouraging people to look outside of trucking. Why? Truck driving jobs are available, but many trucking companies have been able to be more selective in this slower economy than they have in the past. Continue reading
After Several Pre-Hires I’ve Made My Choice – I’m Headed To Truck Driving School
Well, it wasn’t an easy decision, but I finally made my choice. Over the last two days I’ve been on and off the phone with my recruiter doing some last minute paperwork and getting all my stuff in order. After today things are going to proceed pretty fast. They are sending me my bus ticket tomorrow and I will be in …. Continue reading
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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Tagged Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, choosing a truck driving company, choosing a truck driving job, Choosing A Truck Driving School, getting your CDL, new drivers in a slow economy
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Students Searching for Trucking Jobs After CDL Training During a Recession
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
Where Can New Drivers Turn For Hope In This Economy?
Truck driving is looked upon as the last great hope for many Americans who have either lost their jobs, or are afraid they’re about to. Some families have had to send the second parent to work because of cutbacks in pay, cutbacks in hours, or settling for a lesser job by the first parent. If I were looking for work today, where would I turn? Here’s where…. Continue reading
