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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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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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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?
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 completing formal training … Continue reading “The Benefits of CDL School”
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Truck driving makes a great career for many people: the money is good, you have the option to drive and see the country, and best of all, you won’t have to sit in an office every day from 9 am to 5 pm. Deciding to go to truck driving school is a big decision, and … Continue reading “What is Trucking School Really Like?”
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Time to hit the road!
These students started their CDL program on February 19th and they’re already finished with the classroom training! Everyone is looking forward to heading outside for range orientation. We wish the best of luck to this great group of Napier students! They are: Romario Burrell, Issiaga Camara, Chan Chen, Bobby Fugate, Jeffrey Hurst, Cheick Kante, Russell … Continue reading “Students Finish Classroom Training!”