Government grants are one of the best ways to pay for education or training. CDL grants can help prospective truckers get behind the wheel of a big rig and start their careers. Traditionally, it’s best to decide which school you would like to attend before looking for grants. The right school will ensure that you…
Truckers have a lot of different trailer types to choose from, depending on the freight that’s being hauled. From an RGN trailer to a lowboy trailer, there are a lot of options, but the right one for you will depend on what type of loads you want to haul. Each trailer type has different dimensions…
The U.S. economy would come to a screeching halt without truckers. Trucks haul more than 70% of all freight tonnage in the U.S. To move that much freight each year, we need more than 3.5 million truckers. With such high demand for their services, truckers face one major problem: being overworked. An overworked, tired driver…
Getting your CDL permit is a quick and easy way to get started in a lucrative, in-demand career: trucking. Our research puts the middle 50% of drivers with a salary between $41,739 and $53,306 per year. With truckers in high demand, a Class A license will allow you to land a job with the biggest…
For a rookie, the trucking industry can be a tough place. Many new drivers are lured into this career path by the appeal of freedom, being out on the open road and making good money. What most new drivers don’t realize is that the average rookie truck driver salary is much lower than drivers who…
