There are many benefits to starting a truck driving career.
Here are just 3 of the reasons that trucking companies
with CDL training are so appealing to
those looking for a change:
1. Good pay. Of course, money is a
huge factor when deciding to pursure a career path. Once you
complete
truck driver training
school you can possibly earn up to $40,000 in the first
year. In addition to your base income, you may also be
eligible for performance related bonuses, company bonuses,
benefits, and a...
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To acquire your
CDL, you need to undergo a complete
training program that will highlight not only your driving skills
but also your quick decision making skills and practical
sense.
Here are 3 areas of instruction typically
included:1. In the Classroom.
A review on laws for driving a commercial vehicle and other traffic
rules and regulations is a must. Topics like pre-inspection,
map-reading and how to plan your route are only some of the
subjects to be discussed during classroom instruction.
2....
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The quality of your
CDL training can only be as
valuable and relevant as how it was taught to you. This is
the reason Driver Solutions works with only the best i best truck
driving schools available
Here are some qualities you'll find with the CDL
instructors:
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Helpful - These educators are willing to lend
a hand on anything related to your training.
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Stern, but not strict - Instructors are firm
but kind when it comes to enforcing the rules and regulations of
trucking school.
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Attentive - The trainers...
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Any
new type of training will take time to get used to. It's widely
known that at the start, the adjustment period is often the most
challenging for new student truck drivers. That being said, below
are some links to articles that will help make truck driver
training easier for you.
Below are 3 articles that cover some of the important aspects of
your truck driver training. The list below includes: a preview of
what the Driver Solutions training program entails, another blog
post touching on the...
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As the economy continues to show signs
of improvement, more purchases are being made by consumers and
businesses. Directly related to this trend is an increase in
top trucking jobs
offered by carriers across the country.
From the
Indianapolis
Star's List of Top Jobs for 2011, truck driving ranked No. 9
based on the annual job growth with the average salary of a truck
driver being over $37,000 per year.
The U.S. Department of Labor also forsees a 9% increase in
employement for truck driving up...
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When it comes to
CDL training, one of the most difficult things to learn for
many inexperienced drivers is backing up the truck. Although
they may not have any problem backing up their car or another
automobile, backing up a truck is definitely a new ball game.
With our
Trucking Tips
contest, we were able to receive several pointers that can be
helpful for anyone having troubles with backing up a truck.
Here are just a few:- Remove all possible distractions before backing up (this
includes...
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PAM Transport is among
the leading trucking companies looking for entry level
drivers. To give you some background on the company, what
they can offer and how to work for them, here are some good reads
to check out:
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Driver Solutions has been
collecting
helpful tips intended to
help new drivers just starting
entry level trucking
jobs. We've received tips from beginners all the way to
veterans with over 20 years of driving experience. The
pointers and friendly reminders are submitted by generous truckers
based on their personal experiences.
The practical advice given cover various topics like how to
back up your truck, the importance of Qualcomm, how to manage your
days off and what a
career in...
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If
you are looking to become a professional truck driver, you're
probably interested in employment that's stable, pays well and
provides exeptional benefits. Among the most repected names
in the trucking industry,
USA Truck is one of the top companies you can be proud to work
for.
To learn more about USA Truck, here are a few article
links:
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Company Background - This blog post sheds light on the
company's history and humble beginnings, the company's mission
vision statement and a video that...
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One of the first steps in starting a
trucking career is to obtain your Commercial Driver's License
(CDL). The best way to go about learning the basic skills
necessary to pass the CDL test is to find a trucking school that's
right for you.
To give you a good idea on how to get started, here are links to 2
posts we've put together to help:
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How Do You Use
the Best Truck Driver Training School For you? - Some factors
you should seriously consider before signing up with just any
school.
- What
Should...
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