Trucking Blog

Life on the road can be long and tiring and pulling over for fast food or taking a break at a greasy diner has become the quick fix for many trucker’s hunger pains. Being away from home for [...]

Truck driving is a career unlike any other and drivers play a vital role in life as we know it. Some states have more drivers than others. Some cities need more drivers than others. Learn about [...]

These are sample questions and answers for the CDL license general knowledge test covering safe truck driving procedures. Questions on your official test will generally be true or false, fill in [...]

The following is a list to all 50 State motor vehicle department websites plus Washington D.C. The list includes, departments of motor vehicles, state departments of transportation or other [...]

Paid truck driver training from companies with good reputations can be a great option for the right person. However, you should be fully informed on both the pros and cons of company-sponsored [...]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, also known as FMCSA, was established on January 1st, 2000 in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. FMCSA’s primary [...]

Pay for truck drivers has risen considerably over the past few years. Many argue there has never been a better time to become a CDL-A truck driver. Why is Pay Rising for Truck Drivers? In simple [...]

Hot shot drivers fill a unique niche within the trucking industry because they do not drive semi trucks but they haul many of the same loads. The upfront costs for becoming a hot shot driver can [...]

Finding an entry level truck driving job can be a challenge, as many companies want drivers to have at least one year of experience in the field. But don’t give up, there is hope! There are [...]

Getting your CDL is the first step toward beginning your driving career. The CDL you’ll want depends on the driving you would like to end up doing professionally. Also depending on your [...]