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21
Nov
5 Best Places for Truckers to Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner in 2024
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, gratitude, and of course, a delicious meal with loved ones. But for thousands of truck drivers, the holiday season means being out on the road, delivering the goods that keep America moving. While you might not be able to sit down at home with family this year, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a tasty Thanksgiving feast. At America Truck Driving School, we want to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of truck drivers by highlighting some of the best places for truckers to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in 2024. (more…)
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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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21
Jun
10 Tips for Planning Your Truck Stops and Breaks
Being a long-haul truck driver is a demanding profession. Good drivers know it takes meticulous planning, especially when it comes to stops and breaks. Proper preparation ensures not only timely deliveries, but also personal well-being and safety on the road. Here are 10 essential tips for planning your truck stops and breaks to help you stay on track and take care of yourself. (more…)
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10
Jun
8 Questions You Might Get Asked in a Truck Driver Interview
Whether you are relatively new to your truck driving career or you are an experienced driver, you have to be prepared for interviews, tests and background checks when applying for jobs and contracts. A good truck driving school will help you with this kind of preparation. However, there is some additional research you can do on your own. Maybe you’ve been trucking with one company for a long time and you are a little out of practice when it comes to your interview skills. This article will help you get prepared by sharing some of the most common questions you can expect to get asked in a truck driver interview.
Interviewers are generally looking to understand your skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications to make sure you can professionally handle all the responsibilities of the job. Here are some questions they might ask: (more…)
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23
May
Truck Drivers: 5 Ways to Eat Healthier on the Road
One of the biggest challenges of being a commercial truck driver is eating healthy. It can be very difficult to stick with a reasonable diet when you are out on the road. Pre-packaged snacks are convenient to munch on while you drive. Sugary, caffeinated drinks can give you a boost of energy, but it only lasts so long and all that sugar certainly isn’t good for your health. And of course, fast food is a staple in the roadside diet of many truckers. We don’t really have to tell you how unhealthy it is to eat that stuff every day. (more…)
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