Truck Driving Jobs With No Experience | Gear Towards Your Future
So, you’ve just passed your CDL test and now you’re on the hunt for a job. You may have heard about all of the great benefits that come with being a truck driver, but you’re not really sure how to start your life after CDL school. But don’t worry, this is normal. Beginning any career can be nerve-wracking. This is especially when you’ve poured so much effort into learning a new skill like truck driving. Luckily, AllTruckJobs is here...
Why Veterans Make Good Truck Drivers
Imagine the open road stretched before you, your favorite song on the radio and fresh air blowing through the opened window of your vehicle. Driving can be therapeutic, and driving for a living is ideal for people with certain personality traits or lifestyle preferences. The trucking industry has various career options, from jobs for those who want to be home every evening to cross country driving opportunities. Plus, it can be a...
Switching to Flatbed Trucking | Main Considerations
In the great wide world of trucking, there are all sorts of different jobs commercial drivers can take advantage of. Once you get your CDL you’ll always be able to find the solid paying jobs you need. Still, sometimes drivers want to expand their skill sets and take on other types of driving jobs. If this sounds like you, the next question is probably over which trucking jobs are paying the best right now! In many companies throughout...
Reefer Trucking Trends | Keeping Your Cool!
With all of the specialized trucking jobs out there it’s sometimes difficult to keep up with the changing industry. Everything from the price of fuel to consumer habits affects the way truckers haul their loads. When it comes to reefer trucking, there are several trends making an impact on the industry that you’ll probably want to be aware of. Reading up on the latest reefer trucking trends will help you keep your cool and make an...
Heavy Lifting! 5 Tips for Hauling Oversized Loads
In the world of flatbed trucking, drivers can haul all sorts of unique types of shipments. Whereas dry van drivers don’t have to worry (as much) about the size and contents of their trailers, this isn’t the case for truckers hauling oversized loads. When a shipment can’t be feasibly broken down between multiple loads, it’s time to slap on that “Oversized Load” banner and scramble the pilot vehicles! Whether you’ve been a flatbed...
Show Me the Money: Owner-Operator Tax Deductions and Tips
Most truckers will choose a career as an owner-operator because of the independence. You’ll be given the opportunity to make your own schedule, travel your own routes, and be in charge of your own rig. However, as the tax deadline rapidly approaches, you’ll be required to file your own taxes as an owner-operator. While it’s a little trickier than just filling out the traditional tax forms for an employer, there are a few tips and...