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Want Some Company?
by Tumbleweed
Truckers in the big, busy places are asked this question. It's the oldest profession and lot lizards can be found in truck stops. Learn how to be safe on the roads and what to do if asked this question.
From the Driver's Seat
by Tumbleweed
This is the story of 10 years of driving as a truck driver, told by a female trucker. From the amusing to the outright dangerous, the article details the sights seen while driving through the night and during the day.
CDL Training - More Driving Practice
by TruckerMike
TruckerMike shares his journey from a shaky start to mastering the truck transmission, handling turns, and navigating the obstacle course. He shares tips for those who are new to manual transmission and tries to keep everyone safe on the road.
Sometimes It Just Happens!
by Tumbleweed
This truck driver recounts the incident of when they encountered a 900 pound elk on the highway. Find out how holding their lane was the smartest choice they could have made in this moment of crisis.
CDL Training - My First Day Driving With a Trailer!
by TruckerMike
TruckerMike shares his experiences from his trucking school and learning how to drive a truck on the road. Learn tips for pre-trip inspections, shifting, handling a trailer, and backing up correctly for successful truck driving.
CDL Training - My First Day Behind the Wheel of a Big Rig!
by TruckerMike
Trucker Mike provides readers with an account of his first time driving a truck, including his struggles with shifting gears and mastering the brakes. He gives readers a glimpse of the process of going through the CDL-A exams, pre-trip inspections, and the obstacle course.
The Training Truck
by Rhonda
This is an informative article about a truck's captivity, spanning 10 years of care and a recent sad separation from its driver. The truck is dismayed at the idea of being sent to the graveyard, and hopes that someone will buy it and take it back out on the road.
Noon Bus Route
by Rhonda
This article tells the story of a driver who was explaining to kindergarteners how to drive, only to have to use the lesson in real time when the plow broke loose from the tractor. Learn to drive prepared and expect the unexpected!
The Graveyard
by Rhonda
Full of dead semi's and buses in a back lot, take a journey to the final resting place of truckers' past. Enter the buses and semi's to explore the forgotten stories left behind and reminisce on the good life they had.
Out Of Training And On My Own
by Rhonda
A new Professional Driver faces fear, anxiety, and lack of confidence when starting out. Learn how to gain the confidence needed to navigate the roads safely and overcome your fears.
My 4th and 5th Day of Truck Driving School - Passing My CDL Written Exams!
by TruckerMike
Trucker Mike shares his experience of taking his CDL written exams, passing all 5 tests with a 100%, and obtaining his CDL permit. He also shares the steps to take and tips to help anyone else in the trucking industry obtain their CDL permit!
Just an ol' Trucker Looking at Driving Schools
by Pappy
This article investigates trucking schools and offers insight into the meaning of White Knights of the Highway. Get a glimpse into the world of getting your CDL, and learn the pros and cons of different trucking schools.
Fun Things To Do
by Rhonda
Truck drivers can make driving on the road fun and interesting by collecting postcards from each state and saving articles about women in trucking. Keeping track of mileage, writing notes, and collecting collector cards are other great ways to make trucking fun and interesting!
Leadfoot Jessie and One Toothed Bandit
by Pappy
Follow the story of 'Leadfoot Jessie and 'One Tooth Bandit', two veteran truck drivers, as they embark on a strange and mysterious trucking expedition on 'Route 66'. Learn about their adventures and the surprising events that unfolded during their journey.
CDL Training - My Third Day of Truck Driving School!
by TruckerMike
Truck driver Mike shares his experience in truck driving school as the class gets ready for the CDL permit test. Learn about the camaraderie forming in the class, the challenging 50 question test, and the field trips taken to learn more about the brake system.
Economic Hard Times and The Politics of Change
by Pappy
This article investigates the economic recession in the United States and its effects on truck drivers and the overall economy. It looks at the causes for the recession and how it can lead to an economic depression, along with a breakdown of the gold standard, social security tax, and the potential for civil war.
Golden Rules Of Trucking Safety: Speed and Following Distance
by TruckerMike
This article gives truck drivers and those in the trucking industry an informative overview of safe driving tips. It explains why speed and following distance are the most critical factors, and why accidents often occur in the rain. The article also addresses the importance of patience on the road.
CDL Training - My Second Day of Truck Driving School!
by TruckerMike
Get practical truck driver tips from a real truck driver. Learn defensive driving tips, including winter driving, backing, turns, braking, and more.
Day Shift
by Rhonda
This article tells the story of a truck driver's morning routine, from the dispatcher in the dark garage, to the vehicles and drivers that bring it all to life.
The Structure Of CDL Schooling: Four Weeks To My CDL
by TruckerMike
Trucker Mike shares his experience of taking the CDL test in 4 weeks. Get tips on passing the written exam, driving on the same routes as the examiner, and taking pre-trip inspections. Trucker Mike's journey is filled with learning, studying, and preparation.
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