How Does Team Driving Work?
Are you lonely? Join the club! Or how about joining a team, specifically a truck driving team? How does team driving even work? It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced driver looking for a change of pace or a complete rookie fresh out of driving school, team driving is an option for you… unless you rather stay alone. As a team, you and your trucking partner are given first priority over loads. Finally! Someone realizes that you’re...
Trucking Jobs for 18-year-olds
You become an adult at 18, so why is it so hard to find a trucking job before you turn 21? Part of it is regulatory — federal law sets the age to drive a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce at 21. Part of it is insurance — insurance rates are generally much higher for trucking companies employing drivers under 21. But don’t lose hope. There are many trucking jobs for 18-year-olds — most are intrastate instead of interstate. Some...
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...
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...
Becoming an Owner-Operator | OOIDA’s Norita Taylor Interview
Here at AllTruckJobs, we pride ourselves in hosting jobs for every type of trucker we can. Although it’s easy to focus on the larger trucking companies, small businesses need some love too! Owner-operators uniquely position themselves in the industry to remain as independent and profitable as they can. These drivers often operate under their own authority or lease on to a carrier. Today there are approximately 350,000...
Underrated Truck Driving Career Advice to Avoid Bad Decisions
Everyone has an opinion about truck driving and whether it’s a good or bad career, but ultimately, it’s your decision. Will you rely on uninformed opinions or do your research? Use this truck driving career advice to make a wise decision that’s best for you. Top 6 pieces of truck driving career advice for smart drivers Reflect on your why If you’re planning to start or grow in your career as a truck driver, it’s important to consider...