Beginning February 7, 2022, in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule, any individual trying to obtain their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) for the first time, must successfully...
The ELDT regulations were issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is part of the US DOT. The ELDT rules set the minimum Federal requirements for training that entry-level drivers must complete before being permitted to take...
You may have heard that almost 75% of all goods transported in America go by truck. This includes long haul, all the way to the “last mile” deliveries of your e-commerce purchases. With the national labor shortage, trucking companies need drivers right now. So if...
What is a Class A CDL? A Class A commercial driver’s license is required to operate vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, as long as the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds. With a Class A CDL and the proper...
If you’re planning on getting a commercial driver’s license (CDL) you first need a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). Obtaining your permit gives you the ability to practice driving on public roadways, provided you are accompanied by a licensed CDL holder with the...
Driving in a bad storm is dangerous for all drivers, but it can be especially dangerous for truck drivers. Truckers are often carrying as much as 80,000 pounds of weight through all kinds of situations. We’ve talked before about snow and ice, but what about...
Road rage is aggression or anger coming from a motorist, while driving. This behavior can come in many forms, be it physical threats or reckless or aggressive driving, directed at another driver, pedestrian or cyclist in an attempt to intimidate them, or express their...
Many of our graduates ask about local driving options. Who can blame them? Theoretically it should have very little impact on your current lifestyle and habits, right? Unfortunately, local jobs tend to be a little harder to get, immediately after obtaining your...
As the saying goes, “The best offense is a good defense”, and when it comes to being safe behind the wheel of a commercial truck, this definitely applies. Keeping you, your truck, other motorists, and your cargo safe is obviously critical while on the road. There are...
The job market right now is on fire. Truck driving jobs are everywhere. Large carriers continue to offer incentives and bonuses to recruit as many drivers as they can get their hands on. But working for an existing company is not the only option out there for CDL...
The demand for truck drivers is only continuing to grow, and there are many different types of truck driving jobs. Whether you’re a new driver or if you already have a couple of years of experience, it’s a good idea to accumulate any endorsements you can. It just...
Guest Author: National Lineman Careers Our nations truck drivers keep us supplied with food and all sorts of supplies, without them we would not be able to live the lives we do today. There is another group that is often forgotten and taken for granted: linemen. When...
Recent Comments