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Archive for May, 2018

A Day In The Life Of A Truck Driver

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

The first thing a truck driver must do is go to a given location to pick up the freight to transport.

A truck driving job is nothing like your ordinary 9-5. This makes it great for some people and maybe a little too unconventional for others. If you are considering becoming a truck driver, it is good to know everything that goes into it. Here is a day in the life of a truck driver to give you a better idea of what to expect.  (more…)

5 Things To Keep In Your Truck For A Long Road Trip

Friday, May 18th, 2018

Truck drivers travel all across the country so it is important to be prepared for a long road trip!

As a truck driver, your job consists of taking long road trips on a regular basis. You may be in your truck for longer than you are at home sometimes, so it almost becomes a second home for you. Because of this, it is important that you pack well for your trips because driving is unpredictable. Here are five things to keep in your truck for a long road trip.  (more…)

Tips For Ensuring That Your Truck Mirrors Are Providing The Most Safety

Friday, May 11th, 2018

You can’t check your blind spots in a big truck like you can in a regular vehicle, so it’s important that your truck mirrors are in good shape!

Truck driving is very different from driving a regular vehicle because trucks are so much bigger. One of the biggest visible differences is the fact that trucks have so many mirrors attached to them, while regular vehicles have one mirror on each side. You want to make sure that you are using your mirrors correctly when driving a truck. Here are some tips to ensure that your truck mirrors are providing the most safety.  (more…)

The 3 Commercial Driver’s License Classifications

Friday, May 4th, 2018

The first thing you must do when you decide to pursue a truck driving career is get your commercial driver’s license!

If you are about to kick off your truck driving career, the first thing you must do is obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). This gives you the ability to drive bigger trucks and vehicles versus a regular car. There are different types of CDL’s depending on which type of commercial vehicle you want to drive. Here are the three commercial driver’s license classifications. (more…)

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