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Truck Driver Institute is a proud supporter of Truckers Against Trafficking. Truckers Against Trafficking is a nonprofit that was founded in 2009 and became its own 501c3 in 2011. They were founded to help fight human trafficking and save the many that have been exploited in this manner. Human trafficking is a serious issue that […]

Through the ice, the snow, the sleet and the cold, winter driving tips can help you stay safe on potentially treacherous roads. Even highly skilled, expertly trained drivers can run into trouble during the winter months, when exposed highways are subject to unpredictable changes in the weather and vehicles become statistically more likely to experience […]

Is truck driving stressful? Truck driving is stressful, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Truck driving allows you to drive across the country and experience new things while hauling essential products. There are many unpredictable factors that are involved in driving trucks that add to stressors. Some of the stressful factors of truck driving factors are: […]

Are you thinking about getting into the trucker lifestyle and stuck on the question: What do truckers do for fun on the road? When beginning or continuing your journey as a truck driver, there are so many things to consider. You want to make sure you’re getting a competitive rate, you want to make sure […]

Trucking isn’t for the sleepy. Here is a career that will have you spending long hours on the open road and sometimes, you just get dizzy after driving long distance. We all know how difficult it is to drive when you aren’t in tiptop shape, but imagine pulling a huge load along with you on […]

If you’re looking to make a career out of truck driving, you may be asking yourself, “Is it hard to find a trucking job?” You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that truck drivers are in demand all over the country, so finding a trucking job that’s a good fit may be less difficult than […]