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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.

  • Image of ELD on the dashboard of semi driving on the road

    What is the ELD Mandate?

    How will the ELD Affect Truck Drivers?

    ELD or Electronic Logging Device is a system that is installed in the truck to log a driver’s hours of service and other information. The intent is to automate the traditional handwritten processes so there will no longer be a need for logbooks. Using this type of system also makes it easy for information to … Continue reading “What is the ELD Mandate?”

  • Graphic of two pictures of trucks driving on the right side, the left side a black box with text that reads "truck driving daytime VS nighttime"

    Day vs. Night Truck Driving

    Pros and Cons for When it is Best to Drive

    Many long-distance truck drivers are faced with the decision of whether they will do their driving by daylight or in the nighttime. While many different drivers will develop a preference for when they wish to do their driving, some drivers may operate better by daylight while others wish to drive at night. Some companies will … Continue reading “Day vs. Night Truck Driving”

  • Image of dad and son lying in yard with red box that reads "Father's Day gift ideas for your truck driving dad"

    Awesome Gifts for Your Truck Driving Dad

    What to Get Your Dad this Father's Day

    Sometimes it may seem challenging to decide what to get Dad on Father’s Day when he’s a truck driver. Ties certainly won’t work. Surprisingly, there are many gifts to choose from without breaking the budget and have a lot of fun besides. Gift Suggestions for a Truck Driver  Purchase some comfortable clothes for Dad’s truck … Continue reading “Awesome Gifts for Your Truck Driving Dad”

  • Image of four shop workers standing in front of a truck

    America’s Fix to the Trucking Shortage

    What is Driving the Truck Driver Shortage?

    Updated October 2022 In America, the average truck driver is a 48-year-old male—a decrease from 55 a few years ago, yet still means more drivers are retiring than coming into the industry. Coupled with America’s shortage of truck drivers, which is currently estimated to need 80,000 drivers and could rise to 160,000 drivers by 2030, there is … Continue reading “America’s Fix to the Trucking Shortage”

  • Image of truck driver standing in front of truck holding a clip board

    5 Truck Driving Misconceptions

    Reasons They Are Wrong

    There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the trucking industry. You may have heard that drivers don’t make much money or that trucking is a man’s job. Many of the stereotypes you’ve heard about trucking have no basis in reality and are just plain wrong! Here are 5 common truck driving misconceptions and … Continue reading “5 Truck Driving Misconceptions”

  • Image of truck driver standing with his hand on red semi, holding a map and smiling

    The Pros and Cons of Truck Driving

    Compare the positives and negatives!

    Being a professional truck driver has its ups and downs, as any job would. Many who are considering joining the trucking industry will want to know what to expect before they get started on their CDL training. Explore the pros and cons of trucking to find out if this is the right career path for … Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of Truck Driving”