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Before taking the plunge into starting a business, you should ask yourself “what is an owner operator?” With hundreds of employed truckers all over the USA contemplating leaving the big carrier companies they work for in order to go it alone, a lot of experienced truck drivers are curious about the life of the self-employed […]

Unfortunately, many people have lost their jobs in the last year. Through no fault of your own, you may find yourself struggling to find work in your field. Many people are using this as an opportunity to dive into a new industry. For those seeking adventure, independence, and good pay, truck driving could be your […]

If you’ve ever been wondering “how long is truck driver vacation time?”, we’ve got the answer for you. Along with income, job stability and barriers for entry, a major consideration for anybody looking to embark on a new career in 2021 is the work/life balance which can be expected. Often with 9-5 schedules, this is […]

For the past few years, America has been experiencing a major truck driver shortage; 2021 is bringing with it a new wave of openings within the trucking transportation industry as the gap in manpower continues to grow. America’s economy greatly relies on truck drivers and there have already been major ramifications for other industries due […]

If you’re looking up what to do when you’re laid off, you’ve probably had a rough few days. Being laid off is an unfair situation. You do your job, you work your hours, you always clock your hours properly, and you always get to the dock on time. The sad truth is that sometimes carriers […]

You did the training, you got the license, and now you’re ready to hit the ground running looking for long haul driving jobs. You’d think it would be a piece of cake, but there’s a lot of research and jargon to sort through. How do you tell the real jobs apart from fake listings intent […]