trucking careers
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...
The Trucking Job Listing Checklist Every Driver Should Use
Most truck drivers can spot a flashy job ad from a mile away. A headline promises top pay. A sign-on bonus grabs attention....
From Driver to Trainer: What It Really Takes to Earn a Truck Driver Trainer Position
Some trucking careers follow a predictable path. A driver earns a CDL, gains experience, moves into better freight, and continues building miles. Others...
Career Catalyst Awards Recognize Trucking Companies Investing in New Drivers
Finding drivers is still one of the trucking industry’s biggest challenges. Still, more fleets are putting attention on something beyond recruiting alone: keeping...
What New Truck Drivers Should Expect During Their First Year on the Road
The first year in trucking usually changes how drivers look at the industry once the training period ends and real freight starts moving....
What CDL A Drivers Should Know About Delivery and Courier Freight Jobs
Delivery and courier driver jobs are no longer limited to small vans, parcel routes, or non-CDL work. In many freight markets, regional distribution...
