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Truck Driving School 2009: Will The Poor Economy Still Offer Truck Driving Jobs For Students?

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Brett Aquila

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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Tough Times In Trucking: Getting Pre-Hired Is No Guarantee

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Brett Aquila

A bit of startling news today – one of our own authors, TruckerMike, who is currently in CDL training and was pre-hired by the trucking company of his choice, has been informed by the company that they have just put … Continue reading →

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Will Layoffs In The Trucking Industry Affect New Drivers?

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Brett Aquila

You’ll hear from time to time about layoffs that are occurring in the trucking industry. But if you follow the news closely and you understand the industry, you’ll find that these layoffs will have little to no affect on new … Continue reading →

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