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Helpful Information About Truck Driving Careers

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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?”

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    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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    Trucking and the Indianapolis 500

    Logistics Behind the Greatest Spectacle in Racing

    Trucking’s Role in each IndyCar Team The Indianapolis (Indy) 500 takes place each year on Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, yet plans for the event start at the end of the previous race. Truck drivers have a vital role to the overall success of the race. Truckers have to haul every piece of racing … Continue reading “Trucking and the Indianapolis 500”

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    What to Expect From Trucking in 2025

    What Will Trucking Look Like in the New Year?

    Updated December 2024 As we prepare to ring in another new year, it’s also a good time to prepare for what’s to come. For the trucking industry, there’s always something good to look forward to as new trends and advancements in technology are improving all the time! New Industry Standards The Federal Motor Carrier Safety … Continue reading “What to Expect From Trucking in 2025”