A fire truck driver is vital to the safety of the community, and while the average truck has a length of 35 feet, they’re not considered a commercial vehicle. Since a fire truck isn’t a commercial vehicle, there’s no requirement to hold a CDL. But just because a CDL isn’t required, that doesn’t mean that…
As a holder of a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you are held to a higher standard than the average motorist. For this reason, the fines and penalties for traffic violations, like speeding, are often more severe. It’s important to understand how a speeding ticket can impact your CDL and your career. Can You Get a…
Do you have a truck, but no trailer? Power only loads may be a great option for you. Offering flexibility, lower maintenance costs and the opportunity to maximize your earnings, power only trucking is a becoming a popular option for owner operators and fleet owners. What is a Power Only Load? A power only load…
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…
