CAREER TRAINING RESOURCES
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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The Steps to Take in Getting Your CDL
Making the decision to obtain an Ohio CDL or commercial driver’s license is an important step in opening up a wide range of career opportunities and providing a stable source of income for you and your family. Your CDL training is important for setting you up to have a successful career as a trucker. If … Continue reading “Obtaining Your Commercial Driver’s License in Ohio”
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Exploring your professional truck driver options? Take a look at what it means to be an OTR driver.
If you are just starting to learn about trucking, you may not be entirely familiar with all of the different types of trucking jobs. One of the most common trucking jobs is over the road, or OTR trucking. OTR trucking is also known as long-haul trucking. It refers to driving loads very long distances. OTR truckers … Continue reading “Types of Trucking Jobs: Over-The-Road Trucking”
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Preparing for the Winter Weather & Conditions
Updated December 2024 Winter Weather Challenges for Truck Drivers Winter weather presents some of the toughest safety challenges for truck drivers. Successfully driving a tractor-trailer in the snow requires both increased knowledge and experience. Reduced visibility, poor traction, longer stopping distances, and the unpredictability of other drivers on the road all combine to make winter … Continue reading “Truck Driver Tips for Icy Climates”
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Maintaining a Healthy Diet while on the Road
If you pursue over the road truck driving, you understand how challenging it can be to remain healthy while on the road. Thankfully, there are steps that you can take to make healthier choices while on the job. Every healthy choice “counts” and consistency is key. So, browse the ideas below and see which ones … Continue reading “Over-the-Road Drivers: Tips for Keeping Resolutions!”
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What does the Future hold for Truck Drivers?
With a new administration coming on board during 2017, the year is shaping up to deliver some surprises across the country. In an industry that is responsible for moving some 70 percent of the domestic freight in the country, changes in consumer demands, tax reform and infrastructure are going to affect it. 1. Greater infrastructure funding … Continue reading “Trucking Industry Outlook for 2017”
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The Best of YouTube for Truck Drivers
If you are looking to learn more about driving a truck and how to break into the business, there are many places you can turn to. The same is true if you simply want to learn more so you can be successful. A great place to turn to are several vlogs that professionals in the … Continue reading “Trucking Vlogs for New and Aspiring Drivers”