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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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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Does CDL Training Make a Difference?
There are many things to consider when you are looking at a career as a truck driver. One question many people often ask is “is going to trucking school really worth it?” The requirements for getting a CDL are minimal compared to the requirements in other trade industries. Trucking is one of the few careers … Continue reading “Is Trucking School Really Worth it?”
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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”
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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”