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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.

  • image of veteran waving an american flag in the air. Text at the bottom reads "Veteran deploys on new mission"

    Veteran Deploys on New Mission

    Finding a new Career within the Trucking Industry

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the jobless rate for veterans declined from 4.3 to 3.7 percent in 2017. As a veteran, this basically explains that there are opportunities out there after your enlistment time. A popular option among veterans is truck driving. This allows them to learn a new skill as well […]

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    A Shopping List for New Truck Drivers

    What to Buy Before Hitting the Road

    Congratulations! You’ve gotten your first truck driving job. You have a nice shiny new truck… but now what? Here is a list of must-haves every trucker should bring along for a smooth ride. Personal Necessities Clothing From comfortable driving clothes to off duty clothes, it’s important to bring along plenty of options. You’ll also want […]

  • image of truck driving down road, text overlay states "Fifty Questions Truckers Should Ask Recruiters"

    50 Questions Every Truck Driver Should Ask Recruiters

    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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    Wishing You a Happy 2019 from CDS

    Start the New Year with a New Career!

    A very Happy New Year to everyone from the entire staff and instructing group at CDS Tractor Trailer Training. What a year we have had in 2018. With so many students graduating from all of our training facilities, we have had quite a busy year. We’ve seen veterans, wives, married couples, best friends, and more […]

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    Trucking Industry Outlook for 2019

    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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    Tips to Prepare Your Truck for Winter

    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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