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22
Feb
How to Become an Owner Operator Truck Driver
If you’ve been a truck driver for a few years and are wondering about taking the leap to become an owner operator, there are a few key steps you need to take before you can fulfill that dream. (more…)
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14
Feb
The Benefits of Becoming an Owner Operator Truck Driver
For truckers who want the freedom of being self-employed, becoming an owner operator could be the right move. Though there is an additional responsibility for being an owner operator, the benefits are well-worth it.
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1. Independence
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15
Oct
How Do Truck Drivers Impact the Economy?
You’ve probably seen the bumper sticker from time to time: “Without Trucks, America Stops.” These words reflect an important reality too few people recognize: the impact of the trucking industry upon the American economy and the daily lives of millions of Americans is impossible to overstate. Without trucks and truckers to drive them, America really does stop. (more…)
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26
Sep
How to Choose the Best Truck Stop
For the long-haul truck driver, spending days and weeks away from home is part of the job. Because you might be away from certain comforts that are found at home, the truck stops that drivers choose to visit become very important. Even though they can never replace the comforts of your house, the best truck stops offer services and conveniences that help hold drivers over until their next trip to home base.
So how do you decide which truck stops are the best and worth your time? We at America Truck Driving School have put together a list of tips to help you choose where your next stop will be. (more…)
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18
Sep
Top 5 Traits of a Great Truck Driver
We all want to be good at what we do, and we all want to carry the satisfaction that comes from knowing we’ve succeeded in our work. In the truck driving field, doing your best to be a good truck driver pays off in the long run. So, what does it take to be a great truck driver? We at America Truck Driving School have put together a list of the top traits all great truck drivers embody. (more…)
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