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23
Aug
The Do’s and Don’ts of Keeping Your CDL Valid
In many ways, your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the backbone of your truck driving career. While there are several facets to the trucking profession and many aspects of the job that go beyond driving, without your CDL, you won’t be able to get your foot in the door of the trucking industry. And if you let your CDL expire, you lose the foothold you worked hard to secure. That’s why we at America Truck Driving School have put together the do’s and don’ts to make sure your CDL stays valid. (more…)
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26
Jul
Staying Energized on the Road: Drinks to Fuel You
For truck drivers, long drives sort of come with the job description. And as we all know, sleeping and driving are a terrible combination, not just for you but for others on the road as well. When safety comes first — as it always must for a truck driver — it becomes important to think of ways to stay energized and awake as you put in long hours behind the wheel. Read on to find out our best recommendations. (more…)
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16
May
Knowing the Signs of the Road: Why It Matters
It’s true. We live in a digital age. We’ve got all the world’s maps available at the swipe of our smartphone screens. A GPS can track our location and speed and can even display the current speed limit. Traffic updates? Covered. Weather and road condition warnings? Yup, those too, loading on your smartphone in nearly real time.
With all this information ready, it almost seems like there’s no need to consider road signs. These days, your tech does a lot of your seeing for you anyway, right? Wrong. Besides it being required by law to know and understand these road signs, there are several other compelling reasons to learn their meanings and keep your eye on them while driving. Read on to learn why. (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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