Becoming A Truck Driver is a dream we've all pondered at some point in our lives. We've all wondered if the adventure and challenges of life on the open road would suit us better than the ordinary day to day lives we've always known.
At TruckingTruth we're going to help you decide this for yourself. And if you decide that trucking is right for you, we're going to help you get your career off to a great start.
Our truck driver's career guide is the perfect place to start for anyone considering a career in trucking. You'll learn:
At TruckingTruth we consider this required reading before anyone decides to get their trucking career underway.
Our High Road Online CDL Training Program is a complete CDL test preparation course. It has everything you'll need to pass the CDL permit exam, the endorsement exams, and prepare for the start of CDL training:
We've found a way to teach you the entire CDL manual faster and easier than you thought possible. By breaking it down into small sections and reviewing the questions several times you'll be well prepared for your CDL exams!
- a book by Brett Aquila
If you're new to the trucking industry, or considering becoming a truck driver, this is the book for you! It's free to read online and it's full of great stories and interesting insights about life as a truck driver:
This book is a fun read but it's also full of knowledge and insights from over 15 years of trucking. You'd be crazy not to read it!
Welcome to "The Road Home" everyone! This is TruckingTruth's podcast for those considering a career in trucking or trying to survive their first year on the road.
We've just gotten underway here in January 2017 and you can be sure we'll be expanding our offerings with one or two new podcasts each week. So kick back, relax, and enjoy!
We have the friendliest, most helpful trucker's forum on the planet. We'll guide you into the trucking industry from a positive and yet honest perspective of life on the road. No disrespecting each other, no company bashing - just helpful, friendly advice and insights. Read along for yourself and see just how great this forum is!
You'll find over 400 truck driving articles on every topic imaginable that pertains to getting your trucking career off to a great start. With articles from experienced drivers, CDL students, dispatchers, truck driving school owners, and road trainers you're going to learn a lot about trucking in a short amount of time.
In our newest section we cover "The People, The Stories, and The News From The Highways Of America" with driver interviews and in-depth coverage of happenings from around the world of trucking.
We have a ton of great information on private truck driving schools and company sponsored training programs. You have a number of choices to make when it comes to getting your CDL training and we have the research materials you'll need to make the right decisions about your truck driving career.
We have a ton of great CDL training materials to get you prepared for your CDL tests and the start of your official CDL training. Go through our pre-trip inspection study guide, our CDL practice tests, and of course our High Road Training Program and you'll be amazed at the high scores you get on your CDL exams.
At TruckingTruth you can apply for dozens (or even hundreds!) of truck driving jobs with just one application. Find trucking companies that hire from your area and learn more about the jobs availalbe before applying to the ones you're interested in. We'll even save your information so you can apply for jobs in the future!
Getting your trucking career underway means finding a company that hires students straight out of CDL training without any over the road experience. We have a great list of companies to get you started with. Learn about their hiring policies, pay, benefits, home time, equipment, and so much more right here.
If you're considering attending a private truck driving school in your area then we can help. Simply enter your zip code and schools in your area will send you free information about their school. There is no obligation whatsoever. This is simply to help you learn about local programs.
Along with our High Road Online CDL Training Program we have a companion newsletter we'll send straight to your inbox. It's a series of informational articles covering every topic imaginable that pertains to getting your truck driving career off to a great start. Sign up today!
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Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TruckingTruth was founded by Brett Aquila (that's me!), a 15 year truck driving veteran, in January 2007. After 15 years on the road I wanted to help people understand the trucking industry and everything that came with the career and lifestyle of an over the road trucker. We'll help you make the right choices and prepare for a great start to your trucking career.
Becoming A Truck Driver is a dream we've all pondered at some point in our lives. We've all wondered if the adventure and challenges of life on the open road would suit us better than the ordinary day to day lives we've always known. At TruckingTruth we'll help you decide if trucking is right for you and help you get your career off to a great start.
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