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Helpful Information About Truck Driving Careers

Check out this selection of articles below to learn more about career choices and how to prepare for in-demand job opportunities.

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    Can I Get My CDL If I Have a Felony?

    Want to know if you can still pursue a career in trucking?

    The answer to this question will largely depend on where you live. Many states allow felons to obtain their CDL permit. However, it will depend largely on what the felony you committed included. The answer of what felonies will qualify versus disqualify you from getting your CDL will also vary by state. Instances in Which … Continue reading “Can I Get My CDL If I Have a Felony?”

  • Image of man standing in front of blue and white semi trucks, text at the top reads "we're grateful for our drivers"

    Thankful For Our Indiana Truck Drivers

    National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 8th - 14th)

    The week of September 8th to the 14th is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. We always enjoy taking this week to thank our truck drivers for the selfless, hard work they put into their jobs every day. We can do this by going out of our way to show our appreciation not only during this … Continue reading “Thankful For Our Indiana Truck Drivers”

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    Why Truck Driving is So Important

    What Happens When America Goes 3 Days Without Truck Drivers

    Imagine if all of the approximately 2.5 million hard-working men and women in the truck driving industry throughout America decided to quit or even strike for as little as 3 days. Just 3 days! That’s only part of a workweek. Would the average every-day American see it impact their lives in any way? You bet … Continue reading “Why Truck Driving is So Important”

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    What Is OTR Experience?

    What You Need to Know About Over-The-Road Trucking

    If you’re considering becoming a truck driver, one of the first things you might be asked is for you to start gaining OTR (Over-the-Road) Experience.  What is OTR?  It’s the most readily available position in the industry and comes with a lot of perks, but what does a day in the life of an OTR … Continue reading “What Is OTR Experience?”

  • Image of blue and white trucks in a row. Text overlay reads "Sponsored CDL training"

    Get Your CDL with Sponsored CDL Training

    Pay for Your CDL by Working with a Carrier

    Are you interested in getting your CDL? If so, you’re probably trying to figure out how to pay for truck driving school. You may want to consider sponsored CDL training. With it, you don’t have to pay for CDL school and you have a job waiting for you when you earn your CDL. What is … Continue reading “Get Your CDL with Sponsored CDL Training”

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    2021 Trucking Industry Outlook

    What You Can Expect in the Coming Year

    The 2021 year is being forecasted as a transitional year for the trucking industry. The economy and truck driver demand are expected to bounce back throughout 2021 from the negative impacts the pandemic and have an upward trend going into the 2022 year. Anyone looking to become a professional truck driver should strongly consider starting … Continue reading “2021 Trucking Industry Outlook”

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