When looking for a new job, there are many general questions that can be asked to just about any employer. Questions about the history of the company, pay, and benefits can be asked at any job. But, when looking for a truck-driving job, there are many specific questions that should be asked specifically to that… Read more »
Prepping for any type of test is never easy, and most of the time it’s more strenuous than not. Prepping for something like a driver’s license, however, can be a bit more frustrating because of how important it is to a person’s personal or business life, especially in terms of a CDL or commercial driver’s… Read more »
Summer is coming! Here at Platinum Drivers, we’ve got five big changes to watch out and be prepared for. In ways both good and bad, the summer is unlike any other time of year for commercial truck drivers. The Weather That’s right. Get ready for the hottest temperatures of the year. But remember that it… Read more »
Since 1952, the Smith System has been the leading driver training and accident prevention program for drivers of all vehicles, large and small. Designed by Harold Smith, the Smith System is a tried and true method to improve driver safety and reduce company costs. There are five main tenets of the program. The first step… Read more »
There comes a point in time where we need to start thinking about what we want to do with for the rest of our lives. Choosing the right career isn’t the easiest thing to do but there are ways in which you can make it less difficult on yourself and find your true calling. First,… Read more »
Drowsy driving is one of the biggest preventable hazards of the road. Getting an appropriate amount rest and adequate sleep can help ensure alert and attentive driving, and in turn ensure a safer trip on the road for commercial and private drivers alike. Called “the third ‘D’ of preventable accidents” by the Chicago Tribune, alongside… Read more »
Getting behind the wheel of a semi is tough for a reason. A truck is an extremely heavy and large vehicle to bring on the road, so driving one requires proper time and training that an ordinary car owner cannot simply learn overnight. To become a truck driver, you’ll need to learn the ropes of… Read more »
Pretty much wherever people live, truckers are needed. Without truckers, how would Americans get their food, furniture, automobiles and everything else needed to live modern life? Recently on Facebook, a map of the USA showing the most popular job in each state has been making the rounds. In 29 states, truck drivers make up the… Read more »
Transporting freight by truck is still very important to our economy. Many of the goods that our stores and homes house were delivered by truck. The most crucial aspect to trucking are the drivers. Trucking companies put a lot of responsibility upon their drivers to successfully and safely carry freight all over the country. However,… Read more »