ATS can put you in the driver’s seat of a Class-A tractor-trailer, and in just three weeks, have you ready to pass your CDL Road Test and be on your way to an excellent job market as a local truck driver.
As a nation, we depend on the transport system to survive. Many people hate those trucks that travel along our highways, yet we would soon run into difficulties if they were suddenly banned. Trucks transport food, produce, and those every…
One practice that has been around for a long time is that of relay truck driving. It's a practice that can be traced back to the stage coach days where stage coach drivers would handle a team for 8-10 hours.…
Have you stepped into the cab of a long distance truck lately? Known as a tractor in the business, modern cabs can be real eye openers. You can often get to see inside some of these rigs at truck driver…
There's no denying we are living in an era where our population is rapidly aging. The baby boomers (those aged over 55) are rapidly reaching retirement age and this is starting to leave skill shortages across a wide range of…
This is a true story that was related to me recently involving a middle aged man who had grown up on 'the wrong side of the tracks'. He could barely read or write and had spent much of his adult…
As the economy slowly starts to gather pace, consumers start to relax and spend money. The more that is spent, the faster that economy recovers and the better off everyone is. Transport is one sector that really gets a huge…
For most people, their work is a daily grind. Their jobs are relatively safe but the work often boring. For others, their careers may swing in boom and bust cycles. It's hard to accuse truck driving of being either of…
If you're a heavy equipment operator, then adding a commercial drivers license (CDL) to your list of skills could be a wise decision. If you ever hope to become an owner-operator, then you will most likely need to have one…
A trick question to start today's post. How long does it take to gain a commercial drivers license (CDL)? Now I know the title says you can gain one within a month, however, the real answer is even simpler -…
If you are wondering whether or not truck driving had a future - wonder no more. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, truck driving is at number thirteen in their list of the careers with the largest growth…