The American economy may be increasingly digital, but there is still a need for goods to be shipped around the country. Even as many industries like manufacturing continue to see fewer jobs each year, the trucking industry continues to see increasing job opportunities. Here’s why more truck drivers are needed for the future. Consumption of… Read more »
Dunkin’ Donuts has had a tagline for years that you’ve probably heard: “America runs on Dunkin’.” The company is selling the idea that coffee is fuel, and Americans need it to live. Well, that may be true in some respects, since many people start their workdays with a cup of coffee from a place like… Read more »
As an operator of the biggest vehicles on the road, commercial truckers must always have safety in mind. One of the most important requirements of obtaining and keeping a commercial driver’s license is having good vision. In fact, nearly every DMV in the United States requires trucker drivers to take a vision test when applying… Read more »
The trucking industry has been facing a driver shortage recently. This shortage may be attributable to several causes, but the end result is that trucking companies need to have qualified drivers in order for the business to operate. Recruiting qualified drivers is one part of the equation, but the second part is retaining those drivers…. Read more »
What kind of training should new truck drivers be required to have? According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), they’ve come up with a final ruling that dictates minimum training rules for new truck drivers. The compliance date is still a ways off, though: February 7, 2020. The mandate was set to go… Read more »
Uber is a name familiar to some of you. Instead of calling a taxi, these days it’s likely people use their smartphones to order a ride from an Uber driver who will pick them up and take them where they want to go for a decent price. Uber is a transportation network company operating in… Read more »
In order to drive certain types of commercial motor vehicles, drivers must obtain a commercial driver’s license, also known as a “CDL.” It’s a requirement of the federal government and comes in different classes– Class A, Class B and Class C. The type of vehicle a driver intends to drive dictates their CDL classification. One… Read more »
Are you interested in earning a steady paycheck and doing meaningful work on a daily basis? Then you should strongly consider becoming a truck driver. It doesn’t matter what state you live in or what your background is. If you commit yourself to truck driving, you can make a great living and see many sights… Read more »
There are going to be some big changes taking place in the trucking industry in future months, and many truckers are keeping a close eye on how those changes are going to affect them and the work that they do. The biggest change is going to be the implementation of electronic logging devices in all… Read more »