trucking careers
Why Two Truck Driving Jobs with the Same CPM Can Produce Very Different Annual Pay
A mileage rate is often the first number drivers notice when comparing job opportunities, but it rarely tells the whole story. Two carriers...
Trucking Cares Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to South Dallas Driving Academy
The Trucking Cares Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the South Dallas Driving Academy, continuing its support for a nonprofit that provides...
Trucking Jobs That Do Not Require Long Stretches Away from Home
A common misconception about trucking is that every CDL job requires spending weeks on the road. That may be true for some over-the-road...
Expenses New Company Truck Drivers Often Overlook
Most company drivers expect the carrier to cover the highest costs of the job, including the truck, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and permits. What...
How Truck Drivers Can Prepare for a Road Evaluation
A lot of drivers walk into a road evaluation thinking the goal is to avoid mistakes. That sounds reasonable until you consider what...
Virginia CDL Requirements from Permit to Skills Test
Many new drivers think the hardest part of getting a CDL is passing the road test. In reality, the process starts long before...
How To Verify A CDL Job Offer Before Leaving Your Current Employer
Leaving one trucking job for another is a major decision, especially when a paycheck, benefits, and family responsibilities are involved. Most job changes...
When Do Truck Drivers Qualify for Layover Pay and How Does It Work
A truck can be parked for a lot of reasons. The weather may shut down a route. A receiver may take too long...
How Future Truck Drivers Can Compare CDL Training Schools in Texas
Texas gives future truck drivers plenty of options when it comes to CDL training. Community colleges, private driving academies, workforce-supported programs, and career-sponsored...
How Truck Drivers Can Compare Percentage Pay and CPM Jobs
When comparing trucking jobs, drivers often focus on the advertised pay rate. While pay rates matter, the pay structure behind those rates can...
