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Plenty of people reach a point where their current job stops adding up – the pay plateaus, the schedule wears thin, or the field feels like a dead end. If you find yourself in this situation and trucking keeps coming up as a viable opportunity, this guide will help decide if switching careers to truck [...]

The trucking industry is going through significant changes. Companies across America are returning more of their manufacturing and shipping operations to the U.S. This means we need more truck drivers right here in the country.  This shift isn’t just business news—it’s your chance to pursue a career that is in high demand. American truck drivers [...]

Lots of new truck drivers ask, “How many hours can a truck driver drive?” According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a truck driver can drive a maximum of 11 hours in a day. But before you hit the road, it’s important to understand the full scope of CDL driving time limits—including how long […]

Husband and wife team truck driving jobs offer a number of benefits, such as higher pay, more time with your spouse, and the opportunity to explore the country with your loved one. There may also be a number of drawbacks that present themselves as couples spend long hours on the road together. A typical solo [...]

If you’ve just received your commercial driver’s license, you’re probably wondering what the best truck driving jobs for new drivers are and how to find them. Luckily, we’re here to help you. The truck driving industry, like most industries, usually bases the salaries of its workers largely on experience. The longer you’ve been a truck […]

There are many types of truck driving jobs, truck drivers, freight and loads, benefits, truck driving job lengths, and many more categories to consider when deciding to become part of the truck driving industry. One such opportunity is over-the-road truck driving. Below, you’ll find out what over-the-road truck driving is, why it’s essential within the […]