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	<title>Becoming A Truck Driver: Help, Stories, Advice, and Opinions &#187; truck driving career</title>
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	<description>Helping Those Who Are Considering A Career In The Truck Driving Industry</description>
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		<title>Reaching 300,000 Miles In A Big Rig</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/01/reaching-300000-miles-in-a-big-rig</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had never planned on driving a big rig so you can imagine how exciting it was for me to reach the 300,000 mile barrier! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2012/01/reaching-300000-miles-in-a-big-rig">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3234</guid>
		<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>Understanding Pre-Hire Letters: The What, Why, And How Of This Important Step</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/understanding-pre-hire-letters-the-what-why-and-how-of-this-important-step</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/understanding-pre-hire-letters-the-what-why-and-how-of-this-important-step#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tanya Bons</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advice and Opinions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Finding The Right Truck Driving Job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trucking Company Orientation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choosing a truck driving job]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting pre-hires is an important step when beginning your truck driving career. They can verify that companies are willing to hire you, and give you numerous choices when it comes to choosing the company you'd like to work for. Here we'll go into detail about what a pre-hire is, and how to go about getting them. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tanyabons/2011/12/understanding-pre-hire-letters-the-what-why-and-how-of-this-important-step">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[attending truck driving school]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[federal loans and grants for CDL training]]></category>
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		<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>Working My Way Back Into The Trucking Industry</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/09/working-my-way-back-into-the-trucking-industry</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/09/working-my-way-back-into-the-trucking-industry#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[dealing with the boss]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=3001</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In October 2009 I posted a story called "I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver". The story was written with a lot of emotion, so I'd like to take the time to reflect on that a bit, and discuss the challenges I've faced trying to get back into the trucking industry.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/09/working-my-way-back-into-the-trucking-industry">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>On My Way To Orientation</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/07/on-my-way-to-orientation</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/07/on-my-way-to-orientation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2850</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's the start of my trucking career and after graduating truck driving school I've just arrived for orientation at my first truck driving job. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/07/on-my-way-to-orientation">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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		<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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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>Beginnings</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/taotruckermattschoolman/2011/07/beginnings</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/taotruckermattschoolman/2011/07/beginnings#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:56:33 +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=2820</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks into the summer, after I finished my final exams, I decided that Optometry was definitely not for me and that truck driving might be a very palatable alternative. This is my story. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/taotruckermattschoolman/2011/07/beginnings">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Ready To Lease A Truck</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/corporalclegg/2011/05/getting-ready-to-lease-a-truck</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/corporalclegg/2011/05/getting-ready-to-lease-a-truck#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 10:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corporal Clegg</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Leasing A Truck]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2719</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After much thought I've decided to try leasing a truck from my company. Here's an intro to who I am and some of my initial thoughts before my lease begins.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/corporalclegg/2011/05/getting-ready-to-lease-a-truck">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>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>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/09/when-will-i-know-if-trucking-was-the-right-career-choice#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2601</guid>
		<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>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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2476</guid>
		<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>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>
				<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great Stories]]></category>
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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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		<title>Is Trucking In Your Blood?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/guyjax/2010/02/is-trucking-in-your-blood</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/guyjax/2010/02/is-trucking-in-your-blood#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guyjax</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you drive a truck if the trucking company you worked for only paid you enough to cover your bills at home and your meals, but nothing more after that? For me the answer would be yes. I love driving and I would do it for free. Trucking is in my blood. Do you love driving a truck? Really love it? If so, then trucking is in your blood. To me, there is a difference between liking your job and loving it. Liking your job means you enjoy going to work, you enjoy the people you work with, you enjoy doing your job. Loving your job means you would do it for free! For me, trucking fits the bill.   <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/guyjax/2010/02/is-trucking-in-your-blood">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Which CDL Endorsements Should I Get?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/02/which-cdl-endorsements-should-i-get</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/02/which-cdl-endorsements-should-i-get#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you attend truck driving school, even a company sponsored CDL school, you'll have to decide which endorsements to get when taking your CDL test. We'll talk about which CDL endorsements are available, how you get these endorsements, what it takes to keep them, and why they are important. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/02/which-cdl-endorsements-should-i-get">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Comparing Career Paths: Truck Driving Versus A College Degree</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/cls2009/2010/02/comparing-career-paths-truck-driving-versus-a-college-degree</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/cls2009/2010/02/comparing-career-paths-truck-driving-versus-a-college-degree#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Becoming A Truck Driver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I decided to hypothetically put two people seeking professional careers, one a prospective college student, the other a truck driving school candidate, up against each other in a comparison of job training, annual salary, debt accumulation, and investment capability throughout their careers. The results are quite interesting. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/cls2009/2010/02/comparing-career-paths-truck-driving-versus-a-college-degree">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Shift From Computers To A Trucking Career Begins</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/celticwolf72/2009/04/the-shift-from-computers-to-a-trucking-career-begins</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/celticwolf72/2009/04/the-shift-from-computers-to-a-trucking-career-begins#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first post of what I hope to be a very long series of blog entries by yours truly.  Who am I, you might ask?  Well, I&#8217;m known as &#8216;Old Wolf&#8217;, but my real name is Adrian.  I&#8217;m &#8230; <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/celticwolf72/2009/04/the-shift-from-computers-to-a-trucking-career-begins">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>After Several Pre-Hires I&#8217;ve Made My Choice &#8211; I&#8217;m Headed To Truck Driving School</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rantingwarrior/2009/04/after-several-pre-hires-ive-made-my-choice-im-headed-to-truck-driving-school</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rantingwarrior/2009/04/after-several-pre-hires-ive-made-my-choice-im-headed-to-truck-driving-school#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ranting Warrior</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 .... <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rantingwarrior/2009/04/after-several-pre-hires-ive-made-my-choice-im-headed-to-truck-driving-school">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>There&#8217;s Not Just A Truck, There&#8217;s A Trailer, Too!</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tumbleweed/2009/03/theres-not-just-a-truck-theres-a-trailer-too</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tumbleweed/2009/03/theres-not-just-a-truck-theres-a-trailer-too#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tumbleweed</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trucks aren't the only thing that you should consider when opting to drive a big rig as a career.  What are you going to pull behind that truck? The type of trailer you pull will make a huge difference in the type of job and lifestyle you'll have on the road. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/tumbleweed/2009/03/theres-not-just-a-truck-theres-a-trailer-too">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The DOT Physical for Truck Drivers</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/01/the-dot-physical</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/01/the-dot-physical#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just had my DOT physical today and thought I'd write a quick post to let you know what it's like. Most CDL training schools and all truck driving companies (by federal law) will require you to pass a DOT physical before you start, and then again every two years. For those of you who want to know what's involved with the DOT physical, here's the scoop. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/01/the-dot-physical">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>I Quit! &#8230;You&#8217;re hired! My First Trucking Company Prehire!</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/01/i-quit-youre-hired-my-first-trucking-company-prehire</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/01/i-quit-youre-hired-my-first-trucking-company-prehire#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey all, It&#8217;s been a little while since I&#8217;ve posted, so I thought I&#8217;d get you all updated on what&#8217;s going on. Unfortunately, my CDL training school called and said my class was pushed back a week. So instead of &#8230; <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/01/i-quit-youre-hired-my-first-trucking-company-prehire">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>2.6 Million Job Losses in 2008: It&#8217;s Time To Turn To Truck Driving</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/01/26-million-job-losses-in-2008-its-time-to-turn-to-truck-driving</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/01/26-million-job-losses-in-2008-its-time-to-turn-to-truck-driving#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unbelievable. Simply a horrifying number of job losses. 2.6 million job losses is the government's official number. There will likely be small revisions to that number, but not enough to matter. And the worst thing that you must understand is that this is not the end of it - not by far. So can a career in trucking save the day for many of these factory workers, construction workers, salespeople, retailer workers, and other job loss victims across the board? You bet it can! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/01/26-million-job-losses-in-2008-its-time-to-turn-to-truck-driving">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Will Layoffs In The Trucking Industry Affect New Drivers?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/01/will-layoffs-in-the-trucking-industry-affect-new-drivers</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/01/will-layoffs-in-the-trucking-industry-affect-new-drivers#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;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&#8217;ll find that these layoffs will have little to no affect on new &#8230; <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/01/will-layoffs-in-the-trucking-industry-affect-new-drivers">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing A Truck Driving Job Part VI: Dry Van and Refrigerated Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2008/12/choosing-a-truck-driving-job-part-vi-dry-van-and-refrigerated-companies</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2008/12/choosing-a-truck-driving-job-part-vi-dry-van-and-refrigerated-companies#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Finding The Right Truck Driving Job]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In part one of our series, Choosing A Truck Driving Job Part I: Factors That Effect All Companies, we talked about different factors and considerations which will affect your experience at any company you go to work for. In part &#8230; <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2008/12/choosing-a-truck-driving-job-part-vi-dry-van-and-refrigerated-companies">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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