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...
Be in The Know About CDL Drug Tests
You may have heard some talk about CDL drug tests on your journey to becoming a driver. Some of what you have heard may be true, but some of what you’ve heard may not. The Department of Transportation and FMCSA have strict drug policies that companies carry out for all of their employees. The biggest question that drivers have about drug tests is what happens if you fail? We’re going to answer this question and more so you can...
The Ultimate Guide to Intermodal Trucking
At AllTruckJobs, we have a wide variety of different careers to choose from. Whether it’s finding a team-trucking gig to hit the road with a companion, or a student looking to get experience in the field, the road can really take you anywhere. One career that’s not as well known is intermodal trucking. What is intermodal trucking, you ask? Well, it’s one of the most in-demand trucking jobs out there and it has a wide variety of...
Learn About Types of Trucking Jobs
It should come as no surprise that different types of cargo require different types of trucks. Likewise, different trucks require truckers with different qualifications and licensing. Whether you are a veteran trucker looking to learn more about available jobs, looking to become a trucker yourself, or just interested in the trucking industry, you may want to learn about the types of trucking jobs in the U.S. and beyond. Although...
Can Truck Drivers Prepare for a Driverless Future?
In the excitement of new, self-driving trucks, we often forget that it may end up costing 3.5 million truck drivers, and others, their livelihoods. In May we talked about the imminent future of driverless trucks. We mentioned many of the new self-driving technologies and some of the top companies’ future truck prototypes. But what we didn’t really talk discuss: the future of truck drivers in a driverless society. While talk of new...