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25
Apr
Truck Driving Tips: How to Stay Focused During the Long Drives
When you are a long-haul truck driver, there’s an added responsibility to stay safe on the road. You have your own well-being to worry about, as well as the other drivers on the road. And of course, you also have your freight to protect, your truck to take care of, deadlines to meet, and other important objectives that require your focus at all times. (more…)
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21
Mar
5 Tips for Truck Driving Students
Are you ready to start your career as a truck driver and enroll in truck driving school? If the answer is yes, there are a few things to keep in mind as you begin your training. We’ve compiled this helpful list of tips to make your experience as a truck driving student as rewarding as possible. Take a look! (more…)
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07
Mar
Is Truck Driving Right for You? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Truck Driver
Are you thinking about a career in truck driving? If so, we at America Truck Driving School are here to help! There’s something exciting about the thought of being out on the open road, seeing the country and having that sense of freedom. To see if truck driving is truly a career you’re interested in, we’ve compiled a list of questions to ask yourself to help you decide if it’s right for you. (more…)
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08
Feb
Driving Safety Tips for New Truck Drivers
Congratulations on your new career as a truck driver! As you prepare to hit the open road, it’s important to always remember that safety comes first. Nothing is more important than keeping yourself and all the drivers around you safe. (more…)
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30
Jul
Economy Grows in Second Quarter as Consumer Spending Rises
Gains in consumer spending and business investment helped the U.S. economy rebound more than forecast in the second quarter following a slump in the prior three months that was smaller than previously estimated.Gross domestic product rose at a 4% annualized rate, the most since the third quarter of 2013, after shrinking 2.1% from January through March, Commerce Department figures showed.
The median forecast of 80 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News called for a 3% advance. Consumer spending, the biggest part of the economy, rose 2.5%, reflecting the biggest gain in purchases of durable goods such as autos in almost five years. (more…)
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