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The month of May is a time when we honor our fallen heroes and feel a special appreciation for veterans and those currently serving. So, we want to make sure our troops are given every career opportunity available to them at home! If you are active military personnel or a veteran of the United States […]

Nashville station WSMV (Channel 4) recently produced a story about the driver shortage being faced by the trucking industry. Currently, the number of truckers needed nationwide exceeds 50,000. That number is projected to hit 200,000 within the next decade if more drivers don’t get on the roads. Our very own student Tiaesha Hampton and Assistant […]

There are various health problems that many truck drivers are at risk of due to the nature of their employment. Of these, the most critical are obesity, stress, fatigue, muscle strains, neck & back injuries, substance abuse, depression and sleep deprivation. Although dangerous, these risks are mostly preventable and certain measures can be taken for […]

Commercial truck drivers are already faced with a set of challenges that comes with making deliveries on time. But in addition to that, you have to battle fatigue during long road trips. With driver fatigue being the number one cause for wrecks, it is important to stay alert so that you do not put yourself […]

It’s an exciting time when you finally receive the call you’ve been waiting for––a trucking company wants to interview you. After working hard to earn your CDL, this is exactly what you need. But while you are excited to start the potential job, you need to make sure that it is the right fit for […]

As a truck driver, most of your day is spent on the road for long periods of time. This can quickly become boring, especially when you are by yourself. However, with podcasts, you can make the most of your time on the trip by gaining more insight on the trucking industry or just by just […]

The best part about the new year is that it brings a time for change, improvement, and renewal. When on or off the road, you can make these six resolutions to make your time as a driver an even better one. Eat Healthier Foods As you probably already know, it can be easy to slip […]

When finishing up your long shift on the road, you typically don’t want to spend a lot of time making your dinner. And taking a long time to prepare a good meal for the next few days may not be something you are looking forward to either. Thankfully, with crock-pots around, you can whip up […]

We usually talk about trucking school like it’s just a couple week program that everyone makes it through and ends up on the road along with our seasoned truckers. But that’s not always the case. In fact, we see quite a lot not pass their CDL and for reasons completely avoidable. Check out these four […]

Now that both Halloween and Thanksgiving are over, it’s time to take down the old decorations and get ready for a completely new yet exciting theme: Christmas. As a commercial driver, you can really get into the spirits by having your truck reflect the most wonderful time of the year through several different and fun […]