Deciding to become a professional truck driver is one of the best career choices you can make today.  A career as a professional truck driver can open the door to many opportunities that can positively impact your life - including great pay and a stable environment.

You have probably found yourself asking, what exactly do you have to do to become a professional truck driver?

First, you must meet the basic requirements of the US Department of Transportation and hold a Class A CDL license. The DOT...Read More » »

As an aspiring truck driver, you should check out these FREE CDL training resources to help you become familiar with the industry:


Tips for New Truck Drivers - Get several CDL training school and OTR tips you can follow. These tips will help you prepare for your CDL exam and help you obtain your license quickly.

Looking for a Class A Truck Driver Job - There are many employment opportunities in the industry today. One of the opportunities many aspiring drivers want to get into is a company...Read More » »

First day jitters are normal. As a rookie driver, you may experience feeling anxious a few more times after that initial driving day. To decrease your anxiety, here are some tips to help you get through your first day out on the road.

Be Safe!
Keep in mind that you're a rookie driver. No matter how good you were when you were in training, remember that you were in a controlled setting then. You are out on the road now with real traffic and real driving problems to deal with. You cannot...Read More » »

Many studies indicate that the average American changes fields or industries at least five times in the course of their working life.  But with the economy in the position it is in, not many Americans can leave work upon retirement and well, actually retire.  This is a leading reason why more retirees today are entering truck driver training school.  And for those that are seeking entry level trucking jobs, retirees are often leading candidates.  Why?

One reason is proven responsibility and work...Read More » »

Despite the fact that the economy has been sluggish at best in the past three years, the Bureau of Labor Stats in America is saying, “keep trucking”.  While it is true that goods are not being produced and moved as quickly as they have in previous decades, the trucking industry still stands firm as a more effective means of transporting goods than any other transportation service.  As well, trucking requires less security compliance and customs clearance than flight or sea transportation, and...Read More » »

So, you're looking to find a truck driving job...but you have no experience.  It's not an easy thing to do. 

Sure, everywhere you look you will find articles about the increasing demand for truck drivers  and read about plans that carriers have to hire thousands of drivers.  But still you find yourself at a dead end. 

At Driver Solutions, we talk with people every day that are in this position.  They want to enter the truck driving industry, but are having difficulty finding a job.  Others have...Read More » »

How do you find trucking companies that offer CDL training? 

One way to start is by filling out our online application.

When you submit an application via the Driver Solutions website, you will be assigned a personal Driver Agent.  He or she will start working for you immediately to help answer any questions you have about truck driving.  The goal of your Driver Agent is to help you find a trucking company that will sponsor your CDL training. 

This means, they will work to find a trucking company...Read More » »

For 2010, the state of our economy was a one of benchmarks for the availability of entry level truck driving jobs. Economists and analysts from the American Trucking Association agreed that employment rates rose as manufacturers slowly regained their foothold on trade and industry.

Fleets and carriers are now at a position of taking on too much freight but without enough professional truck drivers to help them move the goods. By the middle of 2010, trucking driver jobs offered a lucrative career... Read More » »

In 2011, many workers are searching for job stability.  With layoffs all around, finding a job that provides a steady paycheck adds a great sense of security in life.  Right now, trucking jobs are among the top choices for a number individuals searching for a new career.  You'll find few industries that offer the stability that comes with truck driving.  To illustrate, here are three scenarios that shows how with Class A truck driver jobs, you are in a more secure profession:

• Stable and steady...

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The lifestyle of a truck driver because of Class A truck driver jobs is a combination of both the old and the new. New cargo, new routes, new places and even new companions on the road. Existing truck stops, 18-wheelers being driven by seasoned truck drivers and travel plaza jaunts are all a part of the lifestyle of a trucker.

As per the Herald Journal, one of those established places where truckers converge is the L W's Truck Stop in 1020 W 200 North, Logan, Utah. It is currently equipped with...Read More » »