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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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    Life as a female truck driver

    Updated November 2019 Life on the road can be challenging for anyone no doubt, especially for women entering a male-dominated industry. It is important to be prepared for a life as a female truck driver and know what to expect when taking on the title of “lady trucker”. Why Become a Female Trucker? Income. Truck … Continue reading “Women in Trucking”

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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!”

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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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    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”

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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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    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”