Archive for October, 2017

Trucking Interviews May Be Harder Than You Think

Thursday, October 26th, 2017
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Thinking about becoming a truck driver? Make sure you’re extremely prepared for the long interview.

Contrary to what you may think, trucking has some of the longest job interviews in the world, according to TruckingTruth.com. The job interview for truckers is different compared to other jobs, as their interview truly begins while truckers attend company-sponsored training. Here, they are first judged on how to interact with others and are evaluated based on the quality of their character. (more…)

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Why All Truck Drivers Should Get A Dash Cam

Thursday, October 19th, 2017
A dash cam is important for all truck drivers to have to provide evidence for accidents.

A dash cam is important for all truck drivers to have to provide evidence for accidents.

A dashboard camera, or “dash cam,” is gaining popularity for drivers, especially truck drivers. The camera is fixed to the front of a car or truck’s dashboard to record the road as they drive. The camera provides peace of mind as it records everything that the driver sees, and the footage is crucial in the case of an accident. (more…)

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The Biggest Misconceptions About A Career In Trucking

Thursday, October 12th, 2017
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Let’s learn about the biggest misconceptions about the trucking industry and what it’s really like being a truck driver.

Trucking is one of the most misunderstood industries, as people really have no idea what a career as a truck driver entails or how truck driver training is done. The job is often underestimated and ends up being much more difficult and complex than people once thought. These misconceptions lead people astray early in the career, once they realize that the job isn’t easy and training isn’t done the way they expected it to be done. (more…)

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How To Drive Safely Through Extreme Weather

Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
Truckers should always be prepared to navigate through extreme weather and know important safety tips that can save their lives while on the road.

Truckers should always be prepared to navigate through extreme weather, and know important safety tips that can save their lives while on the road.

Extreme weather can happen at any place at any time and can be a hazard for even the most skilled truck drivers. Drivers should always be prepared to navigate through the worst weather and know important safety tips that can save their lives while on the road. Whether you face high winds, fog, torrential downpours or a snowstorm with icy roads, here are a few crucial tips all truckers should know when facing extreme weather conditions. (more…)

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