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Updated March 2020 Though trucking is often viewed as a man’s job, women have started to enter the field, and for good reason. On the road, women and men have the most equal footing of any job in the country. Throughout history, women have showcased how gender means nothing when it comes to hauling freight. … Continue reading “Women in the Trucking Industry”

The open road at sunset is a beautiful thing, but it’s also a signal visual conditions will soon be less ideal. Here are easy tips to help you stay safe and smart when darkness hits. Keep Your Eyes Ahead Because visibility will be reduced looking at the road ahead becomes even more essential. Watching for … Continue reading “Differences in Trucking at Night vs Daytime”

Trucking industry forecasters have just handed trucking companies, nationwide, a peek into the future — and it’s a mighty rosy one for 2018, and beyond. With this heads-up, trucking company owners have begun planning for steady growth. In part, that means purchasing more trucks and trailers, and hiring more drivers. The bearer of the good … Continue reading “A Look at the 2018 Trucking Industry Forecast”

At United Truck Driving School, we keep safety at the forefront of our teaching. Especially as an OTR truck driver, sometimes winter weather is hard to escape, and with winter weather comes snow, ice and dangerous conditions. Knowing how to handle these road conditions could potentially save your life or the life of another driver. … Continue reading “5 Tips for Trucking In Winter Weather”

The outlook for Commercial Truck Driving Jobs is “… expected to increase by 4% from 2021-2031,” says The Occupational Outlook Handbook of The Bureau of Labor Statistics. That 4% translates to “nearly 90,900 new jobs!” Median pay? The same source states, on average, “$48,310 per year or $23.23 per hour.” Men and women interested in … Continue reading “4 Benefits of CDL Training School”

So, you’ve started thinking about becoming a truck driver. You want to earn your Commercial Driving License (CDL), that’s a given, but what else have you thought about for your career as it progresses down the road? Have you ever thought about becoming an owner and operator? There are several benefits to taking this career … Continue reading “Is Being an Owner/Operator the Next Step for You?”