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There’s More To Truck Driver Training Than Learning To Drive

Published on March 11, 2013 By writer

Becoming a truck driver means a lot more than just driving a truck. Legislators are constantly tinkering with the rules and regulations involving the transport industry, all in the name of safety – not just truck driver safety. In fact, the primary aim of many of the rules and regulations is the safety of other [...]

A Commercial Drivers License Doesn’t Guarantee A Trucking Career

Published on February 11, 2013 By writer

Possessing a commercial drivers license doesn’t make you a truck driver. A commercial drivers license simply means you have passed the requirements to gain that license. Being a truck driver requires more – at least, if you want to have a career as a truck driver. Like all careers, a qualification indicates you have the [...]

Truck Driving Isn’t All Plain Sailing

Published on December 10, 2012 By writer

I know there are a lot of people who look at truck driving as being a rather cushy job. After all, all you do is sit behind the wheel for mile after mile. There is a lot more to truck driving than just ‘sitting’ behind the wheel. Truck drivers are responsible for ensuring their load [...]

What Is A Truck Driver’s Number One Philosophy?

Published on November 9, 2012 By writer

Truck drivers ply their trade across a huge range of vehicles. Some drive dump trucks, busily zipping around carting loads of materials that are dumped, then returning to be filled again. Local truck drivers deliver goods to our shops, supermarkets and construction sites. Long distance truck drivers deliver goods across the nation, sometimes even across [...]

Truck Driver Safety= IMPORTANT

Published on June 28, 2012 By writer

The trucking industry is huge. It is a secure field to work in and there are plenty of available positions. By attending training school, you can become a qualified driver. One important factor to consider in this field is safety. A big safety issue within the trucking industry is rollovers. Unfortunately it is not difficult [...]

Truck Drivers Facing New Traffic Safety Issues and Distractions

Published on June 8, 2012 By Lsanders

Just last month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration commissioned two different research studies to examine the safety of commercial truck drivers in 2012. While the research studies will allow for some long-standing safety issues to be examined, plenty of the focus will be paid to rising problems such as distracted driving. One of the [...]

The Truckers Knot – A Truck Drivers Skill For Everyone

Published on April 12, 2012 By writer

When you train to become a truck driver there are a number of skills you’ll learn that can be transferred to everyday life. Using a GPS unit effectively is one, and learning how to spot the best road stops is another. One skill that is handy for almost everyone is that of the trucker’s knot. [...]

Combating Boredom for Long Haul Truckers

Published on March 3, 2012 By writer

Life on the highway can make for an exciting and challenging life for a truck driver. The sights and sounds of America zipping by the cab of a big rig can be truly exhilarating. But, as with any job, the excitement will eventually begin to wear off, and the alert new driver will become more [...]

Drug Testing – Not If, But When?

Published on March 1, 2012 By writer

Many believe that the freewheeling lifestyle of some truck drivers is for them. Many of the same people think that this lifestyle includes drinking and partying around the country in roadhouses and truck stops. This may have been true in the past, but today’s highly regulated trucking industry does not mess around with their drug [...]

Truck Driving – Watch Your Back

Published on February 28, 2012 By writer

Truck driving can be an exciting career that allows a driver to see the country on his boss’ dime. Unfortunately, back problems can be an unwanted side effect of the demanding life of truck driving. There are several reasons that back issues can be a problem with truck drivers. Truck driving for approximately ten hours [...]