Today, we have a guest blog post from Marsh Carroll. Driver
Solutions intitially connected with Marsh via a tweet about texting
while driving. Marsh was kind enough to send us a link to his
new hit music video - Won't Start Texting.
We checked out the video and decided we had to share this on our
blog. Marsh was able to connect with us via the Driver Solutions
Facebook page to make this is a possibility.
Texting while driving is a serious issue that's definitely been a
hot topic lately....Read More » »
Many people who are looking for better income opportunities have
considered getting into the trucking industry. As a truck driver,
you can earn as much as $40,000 in the first year. And it
gets even better as you gain more experience and continue to
advance within the company to positions such as a driver
trainer. The setback, however, in planning to start a career
in truck driving is the training cost.
A couple of weeks to a month's worth of training can cost you
several thousands of dollars....Read More » »
John Henries came through the Driver
Solutions training program in August of 2010.
He’s kept in contact with us via our Facebook page and we recently
had the opportunity to do a phone interview so we could catch
up. Over the next 4 days, we will be posting this interview
series, so be sure to check back.
Now, let's get started with part 1...
Q: Why did you decide to become a truckdriver?
A: I am 45 from West Virginia. I was
working in Telemarketing and the hours were really going
down. It got...Read More » »
Today, we bring you part 1 of our 4 part interview with John
Carpenter. John came through the Driver Solutions
training program in July of 2010 and has been driivng
with USA Truck ever since.
Find out more about why John decided to get into truck driving,
what it's like working for USA Truck, and how many miles he's
getting each week.
Q: What were you doing before trucking and how did you get into
it? A: Well, I will be 36 this year. Back when I
was 18 or 19, I was working for Coca-Cola and...Read More » »
The Driver Solutions Training Program is an
accelerated course designed to teach inexperienced truck drivers
the basic skills needed to obtain their CDL and start a career
behind the wheel. Part of that process is learning skills out
on the driving range with a CDL instructor. We caught up with
a USA Truck driver while he was waiting on his trainer to pick him
up and had the chance to ask him about this process.
Like any new skill, there are going to be times when things don't
always come...Read More » »
There are many reasons that motivate individuals to become a truck
driver. Some are tired of their 8-5 jobs. Others were
laid off unexpectedly and looking for employment. Others have
retired from their main profession but are still looking for a
"second career" to make some additional income.
For all of these reasons and many more, truck driving is a great
career choice to pursue. The rewards of becoming an employee
for a company like USA Truck begin in the job
description itself - you get...Read More » »
With most CDL training programs, the road leading to a truck
driving career is paved with initial expenses. Even
before you can start applying for jobs, you must first attend
CDL training and pass the CDL tests. The fees for
enrolling at such schools are not exactly cheap. In fact,
with most trucking schoosl you can expect to pay $4,000 to $6,000
to get started.
A
boom in the country's economy is often shown by the fast deployment
of trucks carrying goods across the country. Our economy has
always depended on top
trucking jobs to deliver all of the goods we need and want on a
daily basis. From dry goods to business supplies, trucks have
always been the choice for most companies across the nation.
How the flow of supply and demand affects trade and commerce also
affects how truck
driving jobs will fair. This is a very vital role that
the trucking...Read More » »
As part of its 2011 Survey of Driver Wages,
the National
Transportaion Institute recognized USA Truck as the "Top Pay
Carrier" in the trucking industry. Gordon Klemp, NTI
President, explains how the company earned the award in a press
release:
"In order to get this, they have passed a rigorous three-part
qualification process. This award was given to USA Truck only after
we examined the long-term financial success they offer drivers, as
well as what they provide in terms of job security,...Read More » »
If you are considering a truck driving career with USA Truck, now is
the time to get started. 2010 is winding down and
USA Truck is still looking to fill truck driving jobs heading
into 2011. In order to provide an incentive to encourage new
drivers to attend the company-sponsored truck driver training this
year,
USA Truck is extending their $1,200.00 sign-on
bonus to December 27th, 2010. So, if you get off the couch
and get started with the Driver Solutions trucking school program
on or...Read More » »
expenses. Even
before you can start applying for jobs, you must first attend
CDL training and pass the CDL tests. The fees for
enrolling at such schools are not exactly cheap. In fact,
with most trucking schoosl you can expect to pay $4,000 to $6,000
to get started.
A
boom in the country's economy is often shown by the fast deployment
of trucks carrying goods across the country. Our economy has
always depended on 
As part of its 2011 Survey of Driver Wages,
the 
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