Matthew's CDL Training Story
Late last year I made a goal to get my Class A CDL before I turn
25 in May. I had always took an active interest in bus driving and
truck driving, every since I could remember. When I was younger
people would ask me what I wanted to do when I grow up, and I
simply replied, "A bus driver". I researched various training
schools on and off for the last two or three years and I came
across Driver Solutions, I figured since this was a school close to
home that this would...
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Name: Kim Hoops
Caption: This photo was taken on an early
October morning delivery to New York. We were having a
horrible time after getting lost due to bad customer directions
(after my husband said this was going to be a great day). As
we approached this bridge this was the picture that would make my
day seem brighter! I pulled over to read the GPS and snapped
this photo. Enjoy!
Message from Driver Solutions: Thank you
for sharing this photo, Kim. We're glad you were able to go
with the...
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How much money can I make as a truck
driver?
If you're considering a career in the transportation industry, of
course you're going to wonder about
truck driving
pay.
As an entry level truck driver,
you can make between
$35,000 to $40,000 in the first year. For a job
which requires no previous experience, this is a solid starting
salary.
The other thing to consider when discussing truck driver pay is the
potential to advance and make more money. While it may seem
like just a truck driving...
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Whether you're considering a career in truck driving, currently in
truck driving school, or you're out on the road, you're probably
wondering where your
truck driving job will take you.
Maybe the United States, Canada, Mexico…or Iraq.
In this blog post, we welcome back our guest video blogger Jerry
Ott, who you'll remember is also known as "Bullfrog" to his friends
and peers. A couple weeks ago, Jerry gave us some background on his
career as a truck driver in Canada. He regularly posts videos...
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If you're just starting to explore a
career in truck driving, you might
be wondering where an entry-level truck driving job can take you.
What if we told you that you could travel across several countries
- including some across an ocean? In this series, we're introducing
you to our guest video blogger Jerry Ott, also known as "Bullfrog"
among his friends and peers.
Jerry has a
YouTube channel and video
series called Big Rig Talk where he talks about and showcases
his long career on the road. In...
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2011 was a big year for the trucking industry. With the truck
driver shortage, the many FMCSA updates, and the increased
attention to distracted driving, the trucking industry had a busy
year.
Being a truck driver definitely comes with
benefits, like good pay, job security, and the ability to travel,
but potential drivers have to be ready for change. From the route
your drive and the loads you carry, to the rules and laws that
dictate what drivers can and cannot do, change is inevitable.
Driver
So...
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Every day starts off just about the same way. You wake up,
read the paper while drinking your coffee and look for a new job
that's better than the one you're in now...
Does that sound like your 2011?
You see, maybe it's not so much that your job is really THAT bad as
it is that the only thing you see ahead of you is a dead end and a
life of living paycheck to paycheck.
After awhile, you begin to realize that no matter where you look
you're just seeing the same types of jobs over and over....
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Getting started in trucking can be a daunting task.
Some people are lucky enough to know truck drivers or retired
truckers. They can ask questions, seek guidance, and know what to
expect as they take the journey into the longest road trip of their
life... Trucking.
Unfortunately, not everyone is that lucky. Many people have nowhere
to go for answers except the Internet. Three years ago, I was that
person. I had all sorts of questions:
- How do I get started?
- How often will I get to come home?
- How...
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For many of the students that went through the Driver Solutions
CDL training program this year, this winter
will be the first time they will
drive a tractor trailer through wintry weather
conditions. And as many of you may already
know, a truck driver’s first trip through a snow or ice
storm can be an extremely
intimidating experience.
The
very worst weather conditions haven’t started yet, but with
December finally here, the bad weather will soon be on its way. For
the lucky drivers that spend...
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