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...
Ready, Set, GOALS: Easy Goals Truck Drivers Should Set
Put the key in the ignition and drive into completing all those secret inner-ambitions. In a job like trucking we see tight deadlines, stressful situations and an excessively tiring line of work can make achieving goals feel nearly impossible. It’s easier to simply say “ain’t no body got time for that” than actually setting milestones for yourself so that you improve the quality of your life. Creating little...
The Road Ready Truck Driver Resume
The last thing they’ll teach you in CDL schools is how to write a resume that will showcase your talents while putting a spotlight on you that will outshine the competition. Don’t sell yourself short! Give yourself that competitive edge you deserve by learning to craft the perfect trucking resume. You might not think you need one, but you never know when it just might help you quickly land your dream driving job down the...
1st Annual American Truckers Festival Coming this August
This summer, Magic Mirror Productions in association with the American Truckers’ Club will be holding a three-day event brimming with live entertainment, trucker inspiration, and fun for everyone in the industry. The festival will take place August 13th-15th in Branson, MO at the Branson Events Center. Tickets are free if you register in advance. However, they are only $10 (for adults) and $5 (for children) when purchased at the...
The “Dancing Trucker”: John Drury’s Inspiring Story
Last week, one of the crew at AllTruckJobs got the opportunity to have an impromptu video chat with the famous “Dancing Trucker.” John Drury, has lost nearly 100 lbs since he began his innovative workout routine in 2011. Drury, a Cincinnati truck driver, is the last person you’d typically expect to see at the local Zumba class. But behind John’s tall stature and rugged demeanor, lives the heart of a wildly...