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Which CDL Endorsements Should I Get?

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Brett Aquila

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. Continue reading →

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Comparing Career Paths: Truck Driving Versus A College Degree

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Carl Smith

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. Continue reading →

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The Shift From Computers To A Trucking Career Begins

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

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’m known as ‘Old Wolf’, but my real name is Adrian.  I’m … Continue reading →

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After Several Pre-Hires I’ve Made My Choice – I’m Headed To Truck Driving School

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Ranting Warrior

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 →

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There’s Not Just A Truck, There’s A Trailer, Too!

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Tumbleweed

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. Continue reading →

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The DOT Physical for Truck Drivers

Posted on January 13, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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I Quit! …You’re hired! My First Trucking Company Prehire!

Posted on January 11, 2009 by TruckerMike

Hey all, It’s been a little while since I’ve posted, so I thought I’d get you all updated on what’s going on. Unfortunately, my CDL training school called and said my class was pushed back a week. So instead of … Continue reading →

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2.6 Million Job Losses in 2008: It’s Time To Turn To Truck Driving

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Brett Aquila

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! 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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Choosing A Truck Driving Job Part VI: Dry Van and Refrigerated Companies

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Brett Aquila

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 … Continue reading →

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Choosing A Truck Driving Job Part V: Comparing Large Trucking Companies To Small Ones

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Brett Aquila

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 … Continue reading →

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Finding A Positive Perspective On Being A Truck Driver

Posted on December 10, 2008 by TruckerMike

When I first graduated college I briefly considered becoming a truck driver. One of the reasons I quickly decided against it is because of all of the negativity I read in various forums and blogs. It seems like for every positive post, there are 10 negatives that follow. Is the trucking industry really that bad? Turns out that maybe it’s not. There are a lot of positive opinions out there, you just have to know where to look….. Continue reading →

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Choosing A Truck Driving Job Part IV: Advantages of Large Trucking Companies

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Brett Aquila

In part three of our series, Choosing A Truck Driving Job Part III: How Your Family and Lifestyle Will Affect Your Choice, we considered your personality and lifestyle as factors that will affect your choice of truck driving jobs. In part four of our series, the next big consideration will be the size of the company you choose to work for. I have worked for companies with over 5,000 trucks and for companies with as few as eleven. It’s a huge cultural difference. Here we’re going to discuss the advantages of working at one of the larger trucking companies. Continue reading →

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So You’re Thinking About Becoming A Truck Driver?

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Brett Aquila

I don’t believe there is anyone in America, or a multitude of
other countries for that matter, who hasn’t considered becoming a truck
driver. We’ve all wondered from time to time what life would be like
traveling the highways day in and day out … living on the road, seeing
the sites, meeting people from far and wide, and watching the sunrise
and set from one coast to the other. So what would it be like, and would it be for you?
This is the place to start! Continue reading →

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Free Truck Driving Schools: The Numbers Are Growing

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Brett Aquila

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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