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If you’re considering a career in truck driving, you’re likely wondering what jobs you need a CDL for. You need a CDL to be a bus driver, commercial truck driver, delivery truck driver, and more. However, you’re in luck, once you get your CDL there are endless job opportunities once you attain your CDL.  There […]

The fight against human trafficking is an important global issue, and one way to contribute to the effort is by educating people about the dangers of human trafficking. Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is a nonprofit organization that works to mobilize and educate members of the trucking and travel plaza industry to combat human trafficking. If […]

When you join the trucking industry, abbreviations just become an essential part of your life. With all the letters getting thrown around it can be kind of hard to keep up at times. CDL and ELDT are just two of the many abbreviations used in the trucking industry. Keep reading to learn more common truck […]

If you’ve been in the trucking industry for a long time, you may be wondering what is the mandatory retirement age for truck drivers. The good news is that there is no mandatory retirement age for truck drivers! However, there may be other reasons you have to retire from the trucking industry. Keep reading to […]

The results are in: pets positively affect your mental health. This may seem obvious to any pet enthusiast, but some may be concerned about finding employment that will allow you to bring pets along. Fortunately, many trucking companies have pet policies that allow their drivers to include their companions on drives.  Driving with your pet […]

If you’ve emigrated to the United States, you may be wondering “Can a non US citizen get a CDL?” Getting a CDL is a quick way to be able to support your family and establish yourself in this country. So, can a non us citizen get a CDL? The short answer is yes. However, you […]