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Posted December 22, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions for Female Truck Drivers

If you are a woman interested in becoming a truck driver, you may have some questions about the industry. Truck driving has been around for over a century and has always been a male-dominated field. This has created stereotypes about the industry regarding gender. Trucking is seen as a dangerous, dirty, and difficult job that [...]
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Posted December 19, 2020

How to Stay Awake While Driving a Truck

One of the biggest speed bumps truck drivers have to roll over is figuring out how to stay awake while driving a truck. Truckers blaze over miles and miles of open road and need to perform at their best. When operating a semi-truck, drivers must be concerned with the safety of their cargo, their own […]

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Posted December 15, 2020

What Are Opportunities for Advancement in Truck Driving?

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 [...]
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Posted December 10, 2020

Is It Hard to Find a Trucking Job?

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 [...]
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Posted December 5, 2020

How to Decide What Type of Freight Is Best for You

If you’re looking to start a new career in the trucking industry, you may be wondering what type of freight is best for you. Truck freight is responsible for over 70% of all transported cargo in America. Companies use trucks to ship a variety of freight that ranges in size, value, and content. The dedicated […]

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Posted November 30, 2020

How to Find the Best Truck Stop on the Road

If there’s one thing a good trucker needs, it’s a good truck stop. When you’re out on the road, trucking across this great nation, you need to know exactly where your resources are. There’s quite a few hotspots for truckers, but how do you really find the best truck stop on the road? The truth […]

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