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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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    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 collage of truck drivers and trucks. Text on right side of image states "CDL Career Paths" and DriveCO CDL Learning Center logo

    CDL Career Paths

    What Can I Do With My CDL?

    Updated April 2022 Obtaining your CDL can open many different career doors for you. Each comes with different hours, amount of driving time, the magnitude of physical labor, and differing amounts of training. How do you know which is right for you with all the other job options out there? Here are some examples of … Continue reading “CDL Career Paths”

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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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    Thankful For Our Indiana Truck Drivers

    National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Septembe 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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    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?”

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    DriveCo CDL Learning Center Opens School in Indianapolis

    DriveCo Opens Its 5th Campus Location

    Indianapolis, Indiana – DriveCo CDL Learning Center would like to announce its newest location in Indianapolis, Indiana. Due to a partnership agreement with Knight and Swift Transportation, DriveCo’s new school is located in the Knight Transportation facility on the southwest side of the city at 3875 Plainfield Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46231. The new Indianapolis Commercial … Continue reading “DriveCo CDL Learning Center Opens School in Indianapolis”

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