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04
Feb
7 Portable Cooking Appliances Every Trucker Should Have
Just because you’re leaving home for a while, doesn’t mean you can’t bring your kitchen with you — or at least part of it. Here are seven appliances you can bring with you to serve up homemade-quality meals.
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21
Jan
What Every Truck Driver Should Know About ELDs
By law, truck drivers are required to record how they spend their hours on the road and comply with Hours of Service (HOS) requirements. In “historic” times, truck drivers used paper logbooks to record their hours. However, after the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” bill, or the MAP-21, was passed in 2012, ELDs replaced the paper logbook.
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07
Jan
Avoid Making These Beginner Mistakes in Truck Driving
You’ve just got the keys to the company truck and you’re itching to get out there and deliver your first load. All of that excitement mixed with nervousness may lead to a few mistakes on the road. Beginner truck drivers have to keep in mind delivery times and locations, regularly log their hours and follow driving rules. Mistakes will happen inevitably. Here are a few mistakes beginner truck drivers should be aware of and avoid.
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14
Jan
Ace Your CDL Exam with These Simple Tricks!
Preparing to take your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test can be an exciting and stressful time as you are planning out a new career as a professional truck driver. Even after all the training and studying, taking a test can be a little nerve-racking.
At America Truck Driving School, we’re here to help you be successful in your career. Here are a couple key tips that will help you pass your CDL test. (more…)
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