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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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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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Know your Truck: Different Truck Classifications and CDL Licenses Needed to Drive Them
There are three different CDL classifications with different requirements for each. Here we’ll discuss each classification, what it enables you to drive, and how this translates into job opportunities. The Ohio BMV shows three commercial driver’s license classifications. CDL Truck Classification A This classification includes any combination of vehicles with a combined gross weight of 26,001 pounds or … Continue reading “Truck Classifications and CDL Licenses Required for Each”
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CDL Training at Napier Works for Future Truckers
Are you ready to leap into a new career of truck driving? If you’ve never set foot behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer the thought of operating one is probably intimidating, especially since passing the CDL exam is the first stepping stone you must accomplish. Proper preparation is the key for success in any field and truck … Continue reading “Benefits of Enrolling in a Truck Driving School”
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The Steps to Take in Getting Your CDL
Making the decision to obtain an Ohio CDL or commercial driver’s license is an important step in opening up a wide range of career opportunities and providing a stable source of income for you and your family. Your CDL training is important for setting you up to have a successful career as a trucker. If … Continue reading “Obtaining Your Commercial Driver’s License in Ohio”
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Exploring your professional truck driver options? Take a look at what it means to be an OTR driver.
If you are just starting to learn about trucking, you may not be entirely familiar with all of the different types of trucking jobs. One of the most common trucking jobs is over the road, or OTR trucking. OTR trucking is also known as long-haul trucking. It refers to driving loads very long distances. OTR truckers … Continue reading “Types of Trucking Jobs: Over-The-Road Trucking”