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Posted July 15, 2021

Your Guide to Beginner Truck Driver Questions

Beginner truck driver questions. Everyone has them, but who has the answers? Have you been thinking about switching jobs and going into truck driving? Do you find yourself googling ‘beginner truck driver questions’, trying to figure out if this is the right career for you? Looking into a new industry can always be overwhelming at […]

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Posted July 12, 2021

What Is the Average Pay for a Truck Driver? CDL Compensation Rates

Truck driving is extremely lucrative, especially in certain specialities, but you may be asking, “what is the average pay for a truck driver?” On average, across the United States, truck drivers make 70,000 to 80,000 dollars a year.  Many variables go into answering, “what is the average pay for a truck driver?” Keep reading to […]

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Posted July 9, 2021

Best Truck Stops in Mississippi

Truck stops in Mississippi can vary greatly depending on what you’re looking for. Some may have excellent food but difficult parking lots, or just-okay food but a great location. Every kind of driver is looking for something slightly different when looking for truck stops in Mississippi, and there are plenty of options. While you can […]

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Posted July 6, 2021

Tips for Getting a CDL in Indiana

If you’ve ever wanted to get behind the wheel of a big rig in Indiana, you probably know that the first step to doing so is getting a CDL in Indiana. Getting your commercial drivers license is a great way to jumpstart your career and gain independence. As a trucker, you’ll have the opportunity to […]

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Posted June 24, 2021

What to Know About Freelance Trucking

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the field for a while, freelance trucking may seem like an exciting and possibly very lucrative career. Freelance trucking can mean a greater share of the profits, but can also require more work. There are plenty of individual factors, but large and small, can make or […]

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Posted June 21, 2021

Pros and Cons of Trucking as a Career Change

Pandemic layoffs forced many to change careers this past year and if you’re considering truck driving as a new career, you should learn the pros and cons of trucking. When changing careers, job culture and workplace environment pivot dramatically. Before changing careers, make sure you love the industry you move into. Read on to learn […]

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