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Maybe you're not new, maybe you just want to remind yourself of the things you have forgotten over the years. Either way, hanging out here will remind you on what you're missing.

Over the next little bit of time, we will work on populating this area with items I believe some drivers are missing out on.

Understanding what is expected of the professional truck driver, then getting your commercial driver license and trying out the trucking job for about a year is the only way to find out if this job is for you. A trucking career is demanding and has its challenges, positive and negative side, and as with any other occupation, you will have to decide if trucking is a long term career for you.

Who are Commercial Truck Drivers?

A little description about who are commercial truck drivers.
Having a little insight into this life might help you decide if this job is for you.

Your First Job

Congratulations! You made it. You're out of school with a fresh license, got yourself a new job with a company willing to train you. It is exciting time of your life...

Skip the Basics... Pay for it Later

A professional driver is not born, they are built, trained, seasoned by the transportation industry through their experience and training. Don't let your company and your drivers become statistic by ignoring the training processes.

Driving Strategies That Work

I was taught some of these strategies, some of them, I've come up with on my own. They worked for me, and for others I've trained throughout my career. I'd like to pass them on to you.

Lifesaving Tips

We’ve put together some lifesaving tips for drivers.

Knowing when you're drowsy, knowing your limits, knowing how to maintain proper distance, those are all tips on how to survive out there.

Paper Logs

We still need these!

If your ELD fails, it's good to get good at doing the paper logs. This is why one of the requirements is to carry a minimum of 14 empty paper logs with you. This is an older article I wrote years ago, but it's still valid.