Category: Driving a Truck

How to Grow in Your Truck Driving Career

Professional truck driver standing in front of the semi truck

Without question, truck driving is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. Truck drivers help keep the economy humming, and it’s a career path towards financial stability. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience behind the wheel, there are always opportunities to advance your career. Our mission is not only… Read more »

What Should Truck Drivers Know About the Basic Control Skills (BCS) Test?

Side view of professional driver behind the wheel in truck's cabin

If you’re pursuing your commercial driver’s license (CDL), then you’re probably preparing for the Basic Control Skills (BCS) Test. Regardless of whether you’re going for a Class A, B, or C license, understanding and mastering the BCS test is key to your success. What is the BCS Test? The Basic Control Skills Test is one… Read more »

Why Truck Drivers Should Partner With a Truck Driving Placement Agency

Trucker Preparing For the Road

In the ever-evolving trucking industry, navigating job opportunities, company expectations, and career growth feel like a fulltime job in and of itself. As such, if you’re sick of always trying to find the right fit, you should consider partnering with a truck driving placement agency. It could prove to be a prudent move for your… Read more »

Here’s Why You Should Consider a Career in Truck Driving

Female Truck Driver

Are you interested in earning a steady paycheck and doing meaningful work on a daily basis? Then you should strongly consider becoming a truck driver. It doesn’t matter what state you live in or what your background is. If you commit yourself to truck driving, you can make a great living and see many sights… Read more »

What Do Trucking Companies Look for When Hiring Drivers?

Young truck driver drinking from a coffee mug in the cab of his truck.

Finding a trucking job isn’t just about having a CDL, it’s also about meeting the expectations of trucking companies that are looking for reliable, skilled drivers. Platinum Drivers specializes in matching experienced Class A, Class B, and Class C truck drivers with companies that need them. If you’re looking for your next opportunity, it’s important… Read more »

What Truck Drivers Should Do on Icy Roads

Icy road with snow on it

The winter months can be challenging for truck drivers because of icy road conditions. Add snow and freezing temperatures to the mix and you’re likely going to have trouble with traction and visibility, among other things. Plus, if you are driving in an area that gets snow and ice but it usually doesn’t, then you… Read more »

How Truckers Can Pass the Time on Long Hauls

Professional driver sitting in truck cabin and driving while listening to audio book

Truck drivers have something in common with touring musicians– both often travel far and wide for work and get to see parts of the state or country that others don’t get to see. With that in mind, there have got to be ways to have fun while truck driving, right? It’s not all work, work,… Read more »

Sleep Recommendations for Truck Drivers

Exhausted truck driver falling asleep on steering wheel. Tiredness and sleeping concept.

It’s vital for truck drivers to get more than enough sleep while they’re out on the road. Studies have shown about 30 percent of fatal truck accidents take place as a direct result of fatigue. Falling asleep in the sleeper cab of your truck can be challenging, though. Let’s take a look at some of… Read more »

CDL Downgrades Recently Affected Many Drivers

Truck driver angry after getting his CDL downgraded

If you’re driving a truck you shouldn’t be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Recently, on November 18, more than 178,00 truck drivers (and other CDL holders) had their licenses downgraded and their commercial driving privileges revoked. They were classified as “prohibited” status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse…. Read more »