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10
Sep
Essential Mobile Apps for Truck Drivers in 2024
In today’s digital age, smartphones are indispensable tools for everyone, including truck drivers. They not only keep you connected but also simplify many aspects of life on the road. To help you navigate the highways more efficiently, America Truck Driving School recommends these top 10 apps tailored for truck drivers. (more…)
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17
Apr
Stretches and Exercises to Keep Your Body Healthy on the Road
One of the biggest concerns for commercial truck drivers—especially those regularly on long haul routes—is staying limber. It is very tough on the body to sit in the cab all day. Your body gets stiff. Your back and joints can get sore. Your muscles can become atrophied from lack of movement. Repetitive stress injuries are common in this industry because drivers tend to forget about taking care of their bodies. (more…)
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17
Apr
10 Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Safety is the top priority in the trucking industry. Yes, you want to get your freight where it needs to go. However, if it doesn’t arrive safely and intact, everyone loses money. More importantly, you need to practice safe driving habits for your own well-being, to protect other drivers on the road, and to avoid damaging your truck, trailer and cargo. You don’t want to risk your own life—or the lives of others—by being a reckless trucker. (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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