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Are you ready to start on an exciting journey towards a career on the open road? Obtaining your CDL-A (Commercial Driver’s License) in Texas is a remarkable step toward fulfilling your dreams. This comprehensive guide will take you through the process from start to finish, ensuring you’re well-prepared for every ...

Trucking is the circulatory system of the nation. Every big city and little town relies on trucks to get their cargo from ports and major depots to the stores and warehouses that supply everyday life. However, there are no longer enough skilled truck drivers to go around. As e-Commerce skyrockets ...

 You also need just about everything within safe reach of the driver’s seat, especially if you are driving solo. Inexperienced drivers often find it difficult to stay comfortable and reasonably well entertained while also safely operating the vehicle. Old hands at truck driving know all the tricks to make ...

 Just like any other job, being a school bus driver comes with its cons as well as rewarding benefits and exciting opportunities. All you need is a Commercial Driver’s License to get started. Read on to learn the various reasons you should consider driving a school bus as a ...

Essentially, you need a professional driver’s license, also known as a commercial driver’s license (CDL), to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on all public roadways in Texas and the rest of the United States. Of course, this requires training and certification, which takes about seven weeks.   While a ...

The American Trucking Association estimates that in an industry that employs about 947,000 drivers, only 6.2 percent of their entire workforce is women. While the trucking industry was disrupted by the novel COVID-19 virus, experts are confident that the current bounce back will continue with health mandates in place. So…should ...

You’ve got your commercial driver’s license now what? Sure! You’re not stuck in a cubical or attending endless meetings. Being a long-haul truck driver has a few of its own challenges. And, the first, is how to save money on the road. Creating — and sticking to — a budget ...

 The trucking industry continues to boom, accounting for nearly six percent of all the full-time jobs across the country. The overall projected employment for truck drivers in the U.S. shows a five percent increase before the end of the decade. In Texas, the projection is higher, showing a 17 ...

If you want to drive a large or commercial vehicle on public roads in Texas or anywhere in the United States, you must possess a Commercial Driver\’s License (CDL). A CDL permits the operation of 18-wheelers, buses, trucks that haul hazardous materials, and more. Before you can get a CDL, ...

If you\’ve ever considered a career driving a commercial vehicle like a truck, you may have asked yourself, \”Why is a CDL required?\” Or you may be unaware of what a CDL is or how to obtain one. Acquiring a CDL is a critical component of starting your career driving ...