Tag: how to become a professional truck driver

6 Truck Driver Safety Tips

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Whether you’re a veteran or rookie truck driver, there’s always time to brush up on safety tips and tricks. Getting from point A to point B is your job, and getting there safely should be of utmost concern. So before you hit the road, take a quick read through these 6 Truck Driver Safety Tips:… Read more »

What’s Life Like as a First Year Truck Driver?

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Choosing to drive a truck across the country is a career choice no less, however it is a career choice that requires you to tailor your lifestyle completely around your job. Being away from family and friends for long durations of time may not sound like the greatest of benefits, but being able to start… Read more »

Looking for a new career? Consider becoming a truck driver

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In recent years, between career fields that saw net position elimination and other industries that are stocked with an overabundance of job seekers and older employees staying in place longer, many people in the workforce have been looking at new and alternate career paths. One industry with ample opportunities is truck driving, which offers a… Read more »

Here are Five Things You Should Do When Driving Next to a Truck

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This winter has been a traveling nightmare for drivers, with a blast of snow and slush making roads dangerously icy. During this time, drivers are encouraged to stay focused on the road, as well as their surroundings. Especially if a semi-truck is near. Driving next to a semi is a task in and of itself,… Read more »

What are some of the challenges of being a truck driver?

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Being a truck driver has its privileges. For instance, you get to see a lot more of the world than others with desk jobs. And you get paid well. Still, there are challenges for those who choose the trucking life. Much like rock stars always seem to be touring from town to town, truckers are… Read more »