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 King of Rock and Roll Started his Career as a Truck Driver
We all know truck drivers are the Rock Stars of the Road. America’s economy would not be the same without you. But did you know that the King of Rock and Roll started out as a truck driver too? Yes, Elvis Presley landed a job driving a truck out of high school. Ultimately, it was … Continue reading “Elvis Presley was a Truck Driver Too”
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Understand Your Driving Options
When starting your trucking career, one of the first decisions you will have to make is if you want to drive local or hit the open road. If you love traveling and are interested in touring the country, OTR driving may be the option for you. But if you want to stay closer to home … Continue reading “OTR or Local Driving? Which is Best for Me?”
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How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
The exact salary that truck drivers make will depend largely on the position they hold and the regular route that they drive. The main job that most truck driver’s start out with is over-the-road (OTR) driving. These routes have drivers travel across large portions of and sometimes the entire continental US to deliver their load. … Continue reading “Realistic Salary Expectations for Truck Drivers”
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Understanding The Effects Of A Previous Felony
Yes, as a felon you can get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). However, it depends on a number of factors, including what kind of felony you committed and when. At the federal level, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates who can get a CDL. Each state also has rules governing CDLs and who … Continue reading “Can I Get a CDL with a Felony?”
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Find out if a CDL Career is Right for You
If you are looking for a steady career and a solid paycheck with benefits, getting your CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) may be worth a hard look and thoughtful consideration. With Napier, you would have the option to receive a Class A CDL. This enables the holder to operate vehicles up to a gross weight of … Continue reading “5 Reasons To Get Your CDL”
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An Inside Look at the Over The Road Lifestyle
Life as an OTR truck driver can have its pros and cons. While there are benefits that make this the ideal career and lifestyle for some, there are also challenges that need to be considered. It is important that you find out which career path is best for you. We will look through some of … Continue reading “Life as an OTR Driver”