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15
Feb
Are You a Veteran? Consider Becoming a CDL Truck Driver.
If you’re a veteran looking for a new career path, life as a commercial truck driver to be the perfect fit. Many veterans are ideal candidates to earn their commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and pursue careers in trucking. The values instilled in the military apply directly to professional truck driving. Whether you drove trucks or heavy machinery during your service, you may be perfectly suited to get behind the wheel of a big rig.
Here are some of the traits that are often behind a great truck driver: (more…)
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08
Feb
Taking Your DOT Physical Exam? Here’s What You Can Expect
In addition to completing driver training and earning your commercial driver’s license (CDL), you will also be required to pass a Department of Training (DOT) physical exam before becoming a professional truck driver.
The DOT performs this exam to make sure you meet the basic physical and mental health standards it takes to handle this job. Any recent or ongoing medical conditions or surgeries will be reviewed along with several other tests, as listed below. When you pass, you will be issued an official medical card. Like your CDL, it will need to be renewed from time to time.
America Truck Driving School has put together some of the standardized tests you can expect as part of your DOT physical exam: (more…)
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21
Jan
Feeling Sleepy on the Road? Here’s How to Catch More Z’s
Ask any long-haul truck driver about driver fatigue, and you’ve probably heard them tell you about their battle with it behind the wheel. Some try to load up on caffeine, while others blast their music. Regardless of how it’s dealt with, drowsy driving is a big issue and any mistake can be extremely dangerous, if not deadly.
Feeling overly tired while driving is generally a result of not getting enough sleep and many new truck drivers struggle to catch the appropriate amount of sleep on the road. America Truck Driving School has put together a few tips to help you get more sleep and make sure you’re awake and alert on the road: (more…)
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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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14
Dec
What to Expect After Your CDL Training
So, you’re ready to join the world of truck driving! Before hitting the highway with an official professional driving career, every truck driver must get a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The first step will be completing a CDL training course like the ones offered at America Truck Driving School.
Once your CDL training is complete and you have passed your CDL exam, you will receive your license. Congratulations! This means you will now be eligible to become a professional truck driver. However, this is just the first of several steps in your new career. Here’s what you can expect in the process: (more…)
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