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How do truck drivers impact the economy? Truck drivers are a critical part of the national and global economy. The truck driving industry provides millions of jobs, delivers necessary goods to both individuals and businesses, and adds a great amount of revenue to the US gross domestic product (GDP). Read on to learn more about […]

What do truck drivers typically haul? Most truck drivers haul food, liquids, products for retail, construction materials, and farming goods. However, you may also end up hauling more specialized items. Truck drivers are responsible for delivering a wide variety of raw materials and goods to individuals, communities, and businesses. You’d be hard pressed to find […]

When you plug “What is the best state to be a truck driver?” into Google, a mountain of different answers appear. Because some of those results are based on outdated criteria, this article brings you a list of the best states to be a truck driver using the most current and updated data out there. […]

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been hearing the term “essential workers” in the news and among our friends and families daily. When it comes to essential workers, we tend to think of medical professionals, food service workers, and hospitality workers. With all the news about those industries, few people remember that America’s […]

There’s a lot of talk surrounding the truck driving industry these days. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted truck driving as one of the most essential industries in the nation, and Americans around the country are taking time to thank drivers for the great work they’ve been doing. Just plug #ThankATrucker into Twitter and you see […]

Wondering how to move from the gaming industry to truck driving? Although it’s an incredibly tough time to be in the casino gaming industry, the good news is that it’s easy to pivot your career to truck driving. With just three weeks of training, you can become a licensed truck driver and on the highway […]