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29
May
Five Tips from Licensed Truck Drivers
Learning to drive an 18-wheeler doesn’t stop at making a perfect right turn. Whether you’re just starting trucking school or have been driving for a few months, truck driving is a lifetime skill that takes time to perfect.
If you’re a newbie to the world of truck driving, set yourself up for success by listening to the advice of seasoned pros. We’ve compiled the best advice we could gather from professional truck drivers to offer you here. Read on to learn about their tricks of the trade. (more…)
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26
Apr
Qualities That Make a Top-Performing Truck Driver
You’re taking the classes, learning proper procedures and putting in the hours needed behind the wheel. Soon enough, you’ll be making your way into the world of professional truck driving! If you’re looking for the best jobs out there, it’s necessary to be a top-performing truck driver. At America Truck Driving School, we supply each of our students with the knowledge and experience to become an outstanding truck driver. However, each individual can choose to implement habits and strategies to ensure they’re performing at the upper-echelons of the field. If that’s the kind of truck driver you want to be, take a look at some of these tips. (more…)
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23
Feb
The Perks of Joining the Truck Driving Community
There’s nothing quite like the truck driving community. From podcasts and message boards to trade shows and pit stops, there are many ways for truck drivers to get involved with the close community of other truck drivers nationwide. Establishing and being part of such a community provides several perks, like feeling connected to others while out on the road.
Here are a few other perks associated with joining the truck driving community: (more…)
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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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23
Jan
Requirements to Become a Truck Driver in California
When it comes to the truck driving industry, making sure that every truck driver is equipped with the proper training and guidance before they are handed the keys – and their license – is extremely important. That’s why across the nation, but specifically in California, there are several necessary requirements every truck driver must meet before they hit the open road. To help navigate these requirements, we at America Truck Driving School have compiled a list of just a few of them. (more…)
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