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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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    Tips to Passing Your CDL Exam

    How to Study for the Indiana CDL Exam

    Acquiring your CDL is a major step for anyone wishing to receive a promotion or start a new career driving tractor-trailers. While studying for the exam may seem daunting, there are a few things you can do in order to avoid any surprises and to help you be prepared for the big day. Practice, practice, … Continue reading “Tips to Passing Your CDL Exam”

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    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”

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    How to Choose the Best CDL Training School

    Which CDL Training School is Your Best Option

    The path to becoming a professional truck driver begins with choosing the best CDL school. The right school will provide the industry-recognized training and knowledge needed to pass the CDL exam and will propel your career in the desired direction. While the decision process is complicated, considering a few features of the school will simplify … Continue reading “How to Choose the Best CDL Training School”

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    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”

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    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?”

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    What Should I Expect from Truck Driving School?

    Understanding the Truck Driving School Process

    If you are thinking about becoming a Class A CDL driver, it is suggested that you go through training courses. Training provides both classroom training to help pass the written portion of the exam, and practice driving for the behind-the-wheel portion. DriveCo CDL Learning Center provides training in both of these areas during a four-week, 160-hours, … Continue reading “What Should I Expect from Truck Driving School?”

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