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Teen truck drivers ‘to the rescue’ in video report
This week, a major newsmagazine looked at how teenagers are being trained to drive big rigs amid a legislative push to allow drivers under 21 years of age to operate interstate.
Trucking school expansion aimed at getting “young people and people of all nations, colors, and creeds to be truck drivers”
A North Carolina Trucking School recently upgraded their facilities in order to accommodate the students who will lead a new generation of truck drivers. Crosscountry...
After 48 years, trucker training school suspends operations, citing pandemic unemployment benefits as cause
An Ohio truck driver training school will be discontinuing services after nearly 50 years due to struggles associated with the COVID-19 crisis, company leaders say.
Watch as dad teaches teen daughter how to drive a truck
A sixteen year old fourth generation farmer gets a truck driving lesson from her dad in this new video. The video was shared on...
Truckers, do you have a ‘buddy plan?’ If not, this might convince you.
A recent Facebook post provides truckers with potentially life-saving advice about building a safety network while you're out on the road.
What’s the difference between truck driving school and paid CDL training?
Trying to decided between attending a truck driving school or signing up with a trucking company directly might be a challenging decision. Either option has merits and both options will put you on the right track for advancing your career.
WATCH: Industry expert explains freight broker vs. dispatcher in under two minutes
Ever had someone in your life ask you to explain the difference between a freight broker and a dispatcher? This clip is for you. Whether...
What you need to understand before becoming a CDL driver
So you are thinking about becoming a professional truck driver. While being a truck driver is an honorable, noble profession, there are many things–...
ND state training grant has trucking students excited about the possibilities
A new grant is helping to fill truck driving jobs in the state of North Dakota this year. The Smart Restart Technical Skills training grant...
Indiana college offers ‘nation’s first’ CDL training program covered by federal student loans
A cluster of community colleges in Indiana are offering a truck driver training program that is eligible for federal student loans. The "CDL+" curriculum...
Truck drivers share advice for new truckers
Trucking is a complex industry. There's a lot for new drivers entering the industry to learn -- more than just learning to drive a...
With DMVs closed, group calls for DOT or trucking schools to issue CDLs
A coalition made up of trucking schools and motor carriers is asking for emergency action to get new truck drivers behind the wheel during the COVID-19 crisis.