Archive for May, 2012

How To Land Your First Truck Driving Job

May 31, 2012

There are two steps to a successful truck driving career. The first is to truck driver training that leads to the successful acquisition of a commercial drivers license. Diesel Truck Driving School has a long and proud history of training new truck drivers, so we have you covered there. The second step to a successful [...]

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Truck Drivers Find Life On The Road So Much Easier Now

May 29, 2012

Being a long distance truck driver has its ups and downs. If you’re a family person, you’re going to be away from your family for long periods. If you’re single, you’ll get to see the nation and enjoy the freedom that only comes with being single. For truck drivers that are lucky enough to have [...]

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Truck Driver Jobs With Large National Transport Companies

May 26, 2012

Some of the most sought after truck driving jobs are those with large national transport companies. You can be assured of long term job security if you can demonstrate you’re a reliable and safe driver. Some of these transport companies include lucrative benefits packages to attract quality drivers. Schneider National is one transport company that [...]

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The CDL Theory Tests Need Not Be Daunting

May 24, 2012

I hate tests and I am sure I am not alone. Strangely enough, I don’t mind practical tests. I guess showing someone I can do something like drive a truck is easy. When it comes to memorizing a lot of rules and regulations and then having to answer written questions about those rules, well, that’s [...]

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Why Attitude And Dedication Mark A Quality Truck Driver

May 22, 2012

Truck driving is one of those careers where having the right attitude and being dedicated can really pay off. If you have a reputation for always being on time, never receiving infringement notices, never having accidents, then trucking companies will seek you out in an attempt to add you to their payroll. Truck drivers with [...]

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Internet Becoming A Truck Drivers Best Friend

May 19, 2012

The life of a truck driver used to be somewhat lonely, especially if you took on long distance journeys. Whilst it’s still a little lonely, family and friends are just a mobile call away, even closer if you have live picture chat. The Internet has become a real asset for truck drivers, one recognized by [...]

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Will A Criminal Record Prevent A Truck Driving Career?

May 17, 2012

Here’s an interesting question: Will a criminal record prevent someone from starting a truck driving career? I hate to be elusive, however, the answer is – it depends. There are several variables that go into a definitive answer. The type of crime you were convicted of (and how long ago), the type of truck driving [...]

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Truck Driver Teams – You Could Start By Training Together

May 15, 2012

Truck drivers don’t always work a solitary life. There are many trucking companies that employ truck driving teams. This arrangement suits the company since there is less down time, and loads reach their destinations a lot faster than if a single driver was used. In many cases, trucking companies employ teams. This solves them the [...]

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New Technology Helping To Improve Truck Driving Safety

May 12, 2012

Truck driving has benefited a great deal over the years from technology. Power steering was one the first concepts that made truck driving easier, and much safer. Fifty years ago, truck drivers often had to physically wrestle the steering wheel of a truck. It’s one of the reasons why a truck’s steering wheel is so [...]

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Let Us Take The Stress Out Of Truck Driver Training

May 10, 2012

Is training stressful? It can be. Training often means commuting, and when your training is specialized – for example, truck driver training (CDL training) – then you often need to commute longer distances to access that training. This adds to the cost of your training, reduces the amount of home time, and often means you [...]

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