Driver Resources: Career

What is a TWIC Card & Why Do Truck Drivers Need One?
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What is a TWIC Card & Why Do Truck Drivers Need One?

What is a TWIC card for truckers? A TWIC card is the Transportation Worker Identification Credential. It is required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act for...

How to Become a Truck Dispatcher
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How to Become a Truck Dispatcher

What do truck dispatchers do? Truck dispatchers (or freight dispatchers) coordinate transportation between customers, suppliers, and drivers. They generally work...

Tips to Improve Semi Truck Fuel Economy
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Tips to Improve Semi Truck Fuel Economy

With diesel fuel and gas prices rising, many truck drivers and owner-operators are looking for ways to save on fuel. Below are some tips for making those trips to...

How to Handle an Expired CDL
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How to Handle an Expired CDL

CDL licenses are valid between 5 and 8 years from the date of issue. You must have a yearly medical exam to keep your CDL from being downgraded. As a truck driver,...

Best Practices for Loading and Unloading Liquid Tanker Trucks
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Best Practices for Loading and Unloading Liquid Tanker Trucks

If you’re new to truck driving or still thinking about getting your CDL, you might be wondering what you’ll do during a typical day on the road.

What is the CVSA Road Check & How To Prepare
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What is the CVSA Road Check & How To Prepare

With the CVSA Roadcheck fast approaching, you may be wondering what it is and what you, as a truck driver, need to do to prepare for it. We’ve got you covered.

Top Benefits of Team Truck Driving
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Top Benefits of Team Truck Driving

Team truck driving is when two people take turns driving a semi truck on a long haul. While one person drives, the other sleeps or rides in the passenger seat. This...

Benefits of Being a TransForce Driver
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Benefits of Being a TransForce Driver

Looking for you next truck driving role with great CDL driver benefits? TransForce may be just what you are looking for.

Best Careers for Former Truck Drivers
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Best Careers for Former Truck Drivers

If you have been a truck driver for a while and are looking for a career change, you may be wondering what kinds of jobs are available that utilize the skills...

How to Avoid Overweight Truck Fines
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How to Avoid Overweight Truck Fines

As a truck driver, avoiding accidents and tickets is a critical part of your job. You may or may not know the weight, and the shipper may report incorrect weight...

Truck Stop Etiquette for Truck Drivers
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Truck Stop Etiquette for Truck Drivers

If you’re new to driving OTR, you might wonder what the “rules” are for the various truck stops and rest areas you’ll use while on the road. It can be difficult to...

Upcoming Trucking Rules and Regulations for Truck Drivers
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Upcoming Trucking Rules and Regulations for Truck Drivers

Trucking regulations are frequently updated every year or two. Ongoing governmental efforts to keep CDL drivers and other motorists safe mean that rules regarding...