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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Hamilton County Partnering with Napier to Provide Training to Food Assistance Recipients
During the holiday season, those who are in need can go to shelters and churches to receive food and comfort. But what about after the holidays? After Christmas, it’s still cold, people are still hungry and need help but there aren’t as many places to find it. Job and Family Services plans to combat this … Continue reading “Looking for Free Truck Driver Training?”
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What 2018 Looks Like for the Trucking Industry
2018 will bring some changes to the trucking industry. Most are positive changes, but changes in CDL requirements in some states may change the number of drivers that can obtain a license. Let us begin with a quick overview of 2017: Freight volume grew 2.8 %. Truckers moved 10.73 billion tons of freight. Trucking companies … Continue reading “Good News for the Trucking Industry for 2018 and Beyond”
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Setting Goals for the New Year
For everyone, New Year’s Resolutions are something that the person desires to do or achieve that will help improve themselves. These resolutions are different for each person and can be related to health, finances, career, family, or other areas of life. This is no different for truck drivers who want to improve their careers by … Continue reading “New Years Resolutions for Truckers in 2018”
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What it Means for Truckers
An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records a truck driver’s Record of Duty Status (RODS) in compliance with Hours of Service (HOS). ELDs replaced the log book that most fleets used to record their HOS requirements. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the final ELD mandate in December 2015. This rule intends to create a safer work environment for … Continue reading “The ELD Mandate”
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The Pros and Cons of Day and Night Driving
Figuring out what driving style is best for you is an essential part of being a professional driver. While many may prefer driving at night, there are pros and cons to be considered of both daytime and nighttime driving. Understanding your carrier’s schedule, as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) guidelines, are … Continue reading “Driving At Night: Is It Really Better?”
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Is Trucking School Really Worth It?
Updated June 2024 When considering a career in the transportation industry, you may ask “is attending trucking school truly worth it?” Although the training process takes less time than other trades, there is still a financial factor. It’s no secret that it costs money to attend trucking school, but the benefits of having a CDL and … Continue reading “The Benefits of CDL School”