CDL Training Resources & Trucking Career News
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 within the trucking industry. Then, when you’re ready to get started with your CDL Training, give us a call! Contact us at 619-345-3676 if you are interested in our San Diego Campus, or call 951-344-4827 if you would like to know more about our Riverside Campus.
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A New Year is a Great Time to Start a New Career in Trucking!
Updated January 2020 As we ring in 2020, many are looking for ways to better their lives in the new year. One of the best ways to do this is to focus on improving your career! If you’ve been on the hunt for an in-demand field with high-earning potential, you’ll want to consider becoming a … Continue reading “New Year⏤New Trucking Career”
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From Our Family to Yours!
Everyone at United Truck Driving School would like to wish you Happy Holidays! 2018 has been quite a year for the school. With so many students graduating from all three of our training facilities, we have had quite a busy year. We’ve seen veterans, wives, married couples, best friends, and more come through our doors … Continue reading “Happy Holidays from United Truck Driving School”
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How to keep in contact while you're on the road!
You love your work as a professional over-the-road (OTR) driver, and you love your family. When your work takes you away from home for days or weeks it can be easy to lose touch with those you love. Luckily for modern-day truckers, technology makes staying in contact easier than ever before! Video Chat Apps Talking … Continue reading “Staying In Touch As An OTR Truck Driver”
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2019 is the year to become a truck driver!
Many may be looking to start their trucking careers in 2019. The good news is that the overall outlook for the trucking industry looks pretty positive moving into 2019 and beyond! Consumer demand will continue to cause a need for more truck drivers in 2019. The trucking industry has a lot to offer drivers looking … Continue reading “Trucking Industry Outlook For 2019”
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Getting On Board With the New ELD Mandate
The new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is part of MAP-21 and it states that the records of duty status (RODS) must now be filed through an electronic means that creates a safer work environment for all drivers. The ELD law specifies that electronic records of RODS must now be kept of the time that … Continue reading “What is the ELD Mandate?”
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Tips to Making Winter Driving Easier for Truckers!
For most truck drivers around the US, winter is just around the corner. The elements that come along with winter can make a truck drivers job a bit more challenging. Here are five tips to help make driving during the winter months as safe as possible! Create Winter Maintenance Policies Make this as specific to … Continue reading “5 Ways To Prepare Your Truck For Winter”