When you’re first starting out in the truck business, it can be confusing trying to sort out all of the truck-world lingo, such as, “What is the difference between a truck and a tractor?” A truck can refer to any number of larger vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to drive. A tractor […]
For truck drivers looking to make a little more money, you may think to yourself, “Exactly how does team truck driving work?” Team truck driving involves two licensed people taking turns operating a semi-truck while overseeing different tow loads. Often team drivers can earn more money than their individual counterparts because they can cover more […]
Truck driving jobs for high school graduates can accelerate your career and life goals. Getting a solid job as a high school graduate can be difficult, and college isn’t everybody’s preferred route. If you’re looking to learn a profitable trade in one of the most rapidly growing industries in the country, then truck driving may […]
Studies show that we’re living longer than we ever have before. In fact, the global average lifespan increased by 5.5 years between 2000 and 2016, which is the biggest uptick since the 1960s. People say that 65 is the new 45, and with the way things are going, they might actually be right. In light […]
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that the veteran unemployment rate was down to 3.3%, the lowest it’s been since the year 2000. That rate is also lower than the non-veteran unemployment rate, which stands at 3.4. Although statistics like this are uplifting, there are still stories of veterans who are refused […]
The Christmas season is a time of joy, surprises, and gifts. On December 14, 2012, Steve Williams received the gift of a lifetime from the Homes for Heroes program. Steve did two tours of duty in Iraq engulfed by desert sands and blistering heat while proudly serving his country in the US Army. One fateful […]