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Helpful Information About Truck Driving Careers

Check out this selection of articles below to learn more about career choices and how to prepare for in-demand job opportunities.

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    Finding the Best Company for Your Lifestyle

    Trucker drivers are in high demand throughout the United States with more than 60,000 current job openings. Many more will be added in the coming years as the “Baby Boomer” era of truck drivers continue to retire. Whether you wish to work in local, region, or distance trucking, there are job openings out there that […]

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    Continued Growth in Trucking for the New Year

    As we move toward 2019 many in the industry are wondering what the New Year holds in terms of the trucking industry. Experts overall are saying that 2019 appears to be a positive year for the industry. There will continue to be demand growth and plenty of jobs available for anyone who wants to get […]

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    4 Steps to Be Prepared for Winter Weather

    Updated November 2022 As the temperature seems to get colder and colder and winter sets in, many truck drivers are beginning to consider how they will prepare their trucks so they can continue on working throughout the winter months. It’s important that truck drivers are aware of how they can prepare their truck for winter […]

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    A Bright Future for Truck Drivers

    If you’re looking for a well-paying job in a growing industry, you should consider a career in trucking. The pay is good, truck drivers are in high demand, and the future looks brighter than ever for drivers. The following are a few reasons why it is an excellent time for you to become a truck […]

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    CDS - Roanoke Hoping to see More Women Enter the Industry

    We all know there is a truck driver shortage in America. How will trucking companies be able to fill these gaps? Could the answer be women? CDS Tractor Trailer Training’s Roanoke Training Center certainly thinks so. CDS – Roanoke along with Community College, Virginia Western, has recently started a new initiative to get more and more […]

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    Pros and Cons to Trucking Jobs

    There are 3 main types of truck driving jobs available today. Those are Over-the-Road (OTR), Regional, and Local Trucking. Each of these job categories is different yet equally important within the trucking industry. The following is an explanation of each type of trucking and the differences between them. Take a look into the pros and […]