So You’re Thinking About Becoming A Truck Driver?
Free Truck Driving Schools: The Numbers Are Growing
November 30, 2008
I have been researching different options for people who want to find free, or nearly free, CDL training to become truck drivers. I have a section on the website for it so you can go there to find out which companies offer free CDL training. The link will open in a new window so you won’t lose your spot here. The list is growing continuously and I’m getting the impression that I’ve barely scratched the surface in this arena. And when you look at the dynamics of the trucking industry, I expect the opportunities for free truck driving school will continue to grow for many years. Here’s my thinking on it.
Surviving Your First Year On The Road:
The Toughest Challenge You May Ever Face
November 11, 2008
Turnover in the trucking industry is higher than in almost any industry in the country. The job is difficult, the schooling is short, and the lifestyle change you must endure is often times completely overwhelming for a new driver. You have way too much to learn in too short of an amount of time, with very little margin for error, and potentially severe consequences if you make a mistake – sometimes even a tiny one. You’re away from your home, your friends, your family, and now anything you ever considered a normal part of your life seems like a distant memory in a short amount of time. But there are great rewards to be reaped from a career in the trucking industry if you can just get through that first year. But for many, that’s a far more difficult task than they had ever imagined. So what can you do to get through it? Here’s some of the most important things for a new driver to understand.
Factors Affecting Your Potential Trucking Career:
License Suspensions, a GED, and Types of Trucking Schools
November 22, 2008
I recently received a letter from a young man who is interested in getting into truck driving and he had several excellent questions about factors that would affect his career, including which type of truck driving school to attend, having a GED instead of a diploma, and having his license suspended in the past.
Do Truck Drivers Enjoy Their Jobs?
November 10, 2008
The number one question people would like to know when considering a new career is whether or not they would enjoy their job. In this post, a father asks this question when finding that there are very few positive opinions on the internet regarding truck driving. His son is getting ready to graduate from trucking school and he’s concerned about the choice his son has made.
Truck Driving Jobs Remain In High Demand Despite Slow Economy
November 6, 2008
With a slow economy, many people are losing their jobs, being laid-off, or are worried about one or the other. Many are considering changing careers, and are hoping to find a good paying job that takes little training, is fairly quick and easy to get into, is in demand, is enjoyable, and offers a good future that they can count on. Well, buckle up your seat belts because truck driving might be the perfect career choice for you!
Becoming A Truck Driver Pt 5: Will I Enjoy Life On The Road?
June 14, 2008
If you’ve never been a truck driver and never really had the chance to talk extensively with someone who is, it’s nearly impossible to guess as to whether or not you would enjoy the lifestyle of being on the road. What are the hours like? What about driving through bad weather? Is the food any good at truck stops? Am I going to meet a lot of interesting people? What will I do for entertainment? There are a ton of questions and the answers are often hard to come by if you don’t know any truckers.
Becoming A Truck Driver Pt 4: Trucking In A Bad Economy (maybe even a recession)
May 9, 2008
When the economy slows and companies cut back, many people are either laid-off, lose their jobs, or are forced into pay cuts. Changing careers is a common consideration when times get tough. What about becoming a truck driver during a bad economy? Is it a good idea? Will it be tough finding a job? What about everything you hear on TV about trucker’s strikes and trucking companies going bankrupt from the high fuel prices? Wouldn’t this be a terrible time to get into trucking? Absolutely not!
Becoming A Truck Driver Pt 3: How Do I Know If Trucking Is For Me?
March 20, 2008
For somebody considering a career in the trucking industry, this is the million dollar question. I mean, how many people have ever experienced being a truck driver? Pretty much nobody. So how are you supposed to know if it’s for you?
Becoming A Truck Driver Pt 2: Will Life On The Road Be Lonely?
March 8, 2008
There’s plenty of information out there that talks about the technical aspects of becoming a truck driver. Things like “How to get your CDL”, the requirements for getting your CDL, and list after list of trucking companies looking for drivers. But what about all of the other aspects of being on the road? What is life really like?
I cover the topic of time spent alone, and time spent away from your family.
Becoming A Truck Driver
March 2, 2008
I don’t believe there is anyone in America, or a multitude of other countries for that matter, who hasn’t considered becoming a truck driver. We’ve all wondered from time to time what life would be like traveling the highways day in and day out …I give an intro to my series on becoming a truck driver.
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