So You Want to be a Truck Driver…Or Do You?
With the shortage of drivers in the United States, now is a perfect time to apply to be a truck driver! However, do not be fooled. Being a truck driver is no easy feat. Many people get into this industry not knowing that they are not cut out to be a driver. This isn’t one of those “try and see” situations, so how do you know you actually have what it takes to be a truck driver? There are many other characteristics that you should...
Recognizing and Avoiding Aggression on the Road
If you’re anything like me, you love good news; like hearing about deserving people that have won the lottery, or shelter animals being adopted, or even just general acts of kindness. In my opinion, good news is something we hear pretty regularly in the trucking industry. Now, you may be rolling your eyes at that, but you can’t deny that it’s pretty common to hear about heroic truckers doing something amazing, or...
Over & Out: Reasons Drivers leave the Trucking Industry
If you’re involved in the trucking industry, have a family member in the trucking industry, or even picked up a news paper in the last few years, you probably know that the trucking industry has been facing some pretty severe shortages. Some say the shortage is due to the amount of “qualified drivers” (i.e. drivers with a lot of experience), but others believe this shortage is caused partly by drivers wanting to...
Catching Cliques in the Trucking Industry
Alright, we’ve all seen it – the video went viral, and the veteran driver faced the consequences when he was fired within 24 hours of rudely refusing to help out a rookie. If you haven’t seen it, long story short – a new driver asks a driver with a lot of experience to pull up a little a bit so that he can more easily maneuver his own truck. Shockingly, the veteran driver not only refuses, but also verbally abuses the newbie, while...
All Truck Jobs teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
Have you ever dreamed of breaking a world record and landing a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records? Do you wish you had more time to give back to the community and those in need? Well, here’s your chance – the Make-A-Wish Foundation needs your help! For the past 26 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has hosted a Mother’s Day Truck Convoy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – which happens to be the hometown of All Truck Jobs!...