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09
Aug
Top 5 Advantages of Pursuing a Career in Truck Driving
Considering a shift to truck driving? America Truck Driving School is here to guide you through the transition and highlight the compelling benefits of this career path. Here’s why truck driving might just be the ideal job for you: (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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23
Mar
How Do Truck Weigh Scales Work?
Truck weigh stations are something you were probably already aware of long before deciding to become a professional truck driver. You see them all the time along the freeways of California. Whether you are just starting your schooling at America Truck Driving School or are a seasoned long hauler, it is good to know why weigh stations exist and how truck weigh scales work. (more…)
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10
May
Everything You Need To Know About Trucks Requiring A CDL To Operate
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a special license that allows an individual to operate large vehicles, including trucks and buses, for commercial purposes. The CDL is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and is required for anyone who operates a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) weighing over 26,001 pounds, carrying hazardous materials, or transporting more than 16 passengers. (more…)
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26
Apr
What to Expect at a Trucking Weigh Station
Every commercial vehicle with a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds is required to stop at every DOT weigh station they reach on the road for a weight check and security assessment. Failure to stop at a weigh station could lead to penalties, such as losing a commercial driver’s license and even facing jail time. (more…)
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