CDL Requirements: What Disqualifies You from Getting a CDL?
If you’re considering becoming a truck driver, it’s important to be aware of what disqualifies you from getting a CDL. You must meet a variety of CDL requirements in order to receive the license. Find out if you’re qualified to receive your CDL and learn what it takes to prepare for the exam and avoid license suspension! Obtaining Your CDL In order to obtain your CDL you need to attend truck driving school for training. At the end of...
Haunted Roads Truckers Should Avoid
Let’s face it, driving on an empty road at night time is kind of creepy, even if you’re in a big truck. I know you might be used to the ghosts and ghouls coming out around Halloween, but haunted highways are a year-round thing! Here are some of the most haunted roads in the United States! Truckers, you might want to avoid these haunted roads! Or, if you’re curious about what these roads are all about, drive them at...
Hurricane Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Hurricanes can wreak havoc on not only homes, roadways, and communities as a whole, but they also affect truck drivers. Hurricanes can damage shipments and equipment, wash out roads, create route changes or idle trucks, and increase prices due to fuel costs rising. They can also pause scheduled deliveries so that truck drivers are available to take relief and emergency supplies to those in need. Unfortunately, we are at the very...
A Guide to Driver Mentorship Programs
Driver mentorship programs can make a huge difference in your organization. You’ll be able to teach appropriate and safe driving practices to new employees and increase retention of drivers who are dependable. A driver mentorship program will show both new and current drivers that you are willing to invest in them and that they are appreciated. Driver Mentorship Programs A mentor is an experienced employee that works with a new...
Qualities of a Good Company Driver
Truck driving is so much more than climbing into a seat, turning a key, and driving long miles. This list of qualities of a good company driver will help set you up for success. Let’s see how many you have and identify a few you can work on as you grow in your career. Top 11 Qualities of a Good Company Driver 1. Able to meet the basic requirements to be a truck driver. You can’t be a good truck driver unless you can actually...