In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign freely with any franchise they choose, and are not under contract to any specific team. Free agents do not have any commitments that restrict their actions, making them “free” to shop around for...
With the 2019 holiday season nearly upon us, more and more vehicles will be clogging the nation’s roadways, making it even harder for the men and women navigating those big rigs. According to statistics, during the holidays, there are about 36% more vehicles on...
The turn signal or “blinker” on a truck is a critical tool. You might not think so, but just the simple use of your turn signal can significantly reduce the chances of an accident. Studies indicate that about half of all road users fail to use their turn signal when...
Looking for a new career? Not sure if you should pursue a four-year degree, join the military, or just jump into an entry level job somewhere in the workforce? Maybe you already have a degree and can’t find work in your field? Whatever your situation is, one thing...
As the buzz around driver-less (autonomous) trucks increases, some who are debating a career in truck driving question the future of the industry. At SAGE Truck Driving School, we are seeing an increased demand for new drivers, but decided to do some research on just...
On August 28th, 1989 The Sage Corporation was born. Although founded in Camp Hill, PA, SAGE Truck Driving Schools opened the doors of its first school in Billings, Montana. Not long after, a few more schools would open, and then a few more. 30 years and dozens of...
A guest blog entry by Schneider Truck driving is more than just a job — it’s a lifestyle. So when you decide to look for a new truck driving job, it’s important to consider your lifestyle requirements. There will always be unknowns, but the more you know up front,...
Due to a sudden and unfortunate bankruptcy filing by Blackjewell LLC (which operates Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines in the Gillette area) over 700 people lost their jobs on July 1. In an area that is still struggling to recover from the 2016 layoff of more than 450...
So, you’ve finished your training and are now a proud CDL Class A driver. You aren’t beholden to any specific company. You are a free agent! Have you thought about what opportunities exist out there, and which one might be best for you? There are multiple job...
Specific training on driving a commercial motor vehicle will be required in February 2020. The new federal training requirement is known as the “Entry Level Driver Training” rule, or ELDT. Until the new ELDT rule goes into effect, there is no specific federal...
New truck drivers have a lot to learn about driving a truck, since trucks are very different from cars. Each year there are thousands of collisions between trains and vehicles, and these collisions may result in injuries and deaths. SAGE Truck Driving Schools teach...
Lately, Sage Truck Driving Schools have seen a handful of students enrolling with the intent of becoming team drivers upon graduating. With this in mind, we decided to post some thoughts on the subject. What is Team Driving? Team Truck Driving is when two people...
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