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09
Apr
8 Great Podcasts For Truck Drivers
When you’re out on the road for days and weeks at a time, you need something to help pass the time. Though music is one way to stay engaged when staring at miles and miles of pavement, podcasts have emerged as a great way to not only be entertained but to learn and expand your knowledge. Here are a few great podcasts truck drivers are sure to enjoy.
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29
Jan
What to Expect During Your First Year as a Truck Driver
Starting a new career as a truck driver can be both exciting and challenging, as drivers learn to navigate the ins and outs of the job. Though it’s obvious that truckers will be driving for eight to 10 hours a day, here are a few things new drivers should expect during their first year in the industry.
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25
Aug
10 Tips on Maintaining Your Truck’s Engine Coolant System
An 18-wheeler’s got several liquids coursing through it’s mammoth “body”. An engine coolant is just one of those liquids. Research by WIX Filters found that a commercial vehicle’s coolant system removes about 30% of combustion heat from heavy duty engines.
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11
Aug
Women in Trucking: A Force to be Reckoned With
Statistics show that more women are entering a traditionally male field: trucking. Today, an estimated 8 percent of truck drivers are women. Though this is not an impressive statistic, the number is slowly rising. But why should women want to pursue a career in trucking?
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13
Feb
Non-Trucking Jobs You Can Get with Your CDL
For anyone interested in becoming a truck driver, having a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a must. At America Truck Driving School, we prepare all of our students with everything you need to know to acquire your own CDL. But did you know that your commercial driver’s license can open you to a world of other job opportunities aside from truck driving?
Here are just a few possible non-trucking jobs you can get with your CDL: (more…)
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