How To Get Your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Everything you need to know about getting your CDL.
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How Much Does A CDL Cost? An FAQ For Aspiring Truck Drivers
Ready to embark on an exciting new career as a truck driver? First, you need your CDL. Here’s how much it’ll cost.
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Why Finding Truck Parking Is So Difficult
Although trucking accounts for roughly three-quarters of US freight, the country has struggled for years to provide adequate truck parking that doesn’t interfere with the efficiency of deliveries or driver safety. In fact, drivers ranked parking challenges as the top concern, tied with pay, in a survey done by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)…
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11 Trucking Winter Tips For Safety And Comfort
Worried about snow and ice affecting your routes? These trucking winter tips can help keep you moving when the temperature plummets.
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The 14 Best Trucker Apps For Drivers And Owner-Operators
Is your smartphone already loaded with the best trucker apps out there? Or is it time to update your digital tools? Find out here.
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The Truck Stop Shower: Prices, Etiquette, And Advice From The Experts
Never taken a truck stop shower? No worries. Here’s a detailed FAQ, with expert advice on everything from truck stop shower prices to etiquette.
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Owner-Operator Vs. Company Driver: Comparing Pros & Cons
Should you make your way in the trucking industry as an owner-operator or as a company driver? Learn some of the pros and cons of each.
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What’s The Best Semi Truck Brand? That Depends…
Freightliner, Peterbilt, Mack: What’s the best semi truck brand for today’s trucking operations? The answer’s more complicated than it looks.
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Finding The Truck Driver Workout That Works For You
In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent researchers to truck stops across the U.S., where they asked more than 1,000 long-haul drivers about their health. The resulting survey, published in 2014, made one thing clear: Truck drivers weren’t getting enough exercise. They were twice as likely as other workers to have…
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The 34-Hour Reset Rule: An FAQ For Drivers And Fleet Owners
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association’s (FMCSA’s) Hours of Service (HOS) rules have a reputation for complexity. It’s true they can be confusing, with multiple overlapping time limits covering a wide variety of situations. But there’s reason behind the HOS regulatory tangle. The FMCSA is constantly weighing its central mission—to prevent accidents and injuries involving…
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How Many Miles Can A Truck Driver Drive In One Day?
How many miles can a truck driver drive per day? There’s no single answer, but here’s an easy way to find the right mileage goals for you.
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Buying Your First Semi Truck: 5 Key Research Questions
What do you need to know before buying your first semi truck? Lots. Here are some questions to guide your research.
