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Will A Criminal Record Prevent A Truck Driving Career?

Published on May 17, 2012 By writer

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 [...]

Truck Driver Endorsements

Published on March 10, 2012 By writer

For many prospective truck drivers, the plan is simply to drive a big rig on the open road. This is a great plan, and for many, this is exactly what they do for their entire careers. For others, there may be a desire for something a bit different. This curiosity for something different can be [...]

Hazardous Material Security

Published on February 7, 2012 By writer

Many of life’s most basic activities have changed since September 11, 2001. Security has become a major focus in the lives of all Americans. This is especially true in the transportation industries as we see at airport security screening areas and stadiums. Unknown to many though is the increased security measures taken in the trucking [...]

Why You Should Include A Hazardous Materials Endorsement To Your CDL

Published on November 19, 2011 By writer

The regulations regarding hazardous materials are fairly straightforward, especially when it comes to transporting these products. However, there are still some areas where trucking companies are confused to the point they don’t know whether the product being transported requires a placard (sign on back and front of truck) and a driver with a HazMat (hazardous [...]

Why Some Truck Drivers Need A Hazardous Materials Endorsement

Published on September 20, 2011 By writer

If you intend working as a truck driver, then there are several endorsements that you can add to your truck driver’s license. One of these is the Hazardous Materials or HazMat endorsement. One question often raised is, Why? Why do you need a special endorsement to carry these materials? Over the years, the reasons behind [...]

Is A Hazardous Materials Endorsement Really Necessary?

Published on July 12, 2011 By writer

The hazardous materials endorsement, or HazMat endorsement as it’s more commonly known, is a special endorsement that can be added to a truck drivers commercial drivers license. But is it really necessary? Before answering that question, it may help to gain a little understanding of what has been classified as hazardous materials. Generally speaking, the [...]

What Would You Do If Your Truck Rolled Over?

Published on May 10, 2011 By writer

There are thousands of trucks traveling our highways every day, and despite the best training and the best intentions, trucks are involved in accidents. Often, it’s not the truck driver who is at fault either, but the consequences can be severe. What would you do if the truck you were driving rolled over and the [...]