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.
We often talk about working as a truck driver, and to do so, obtaining a commercial drivers license, also known as CDL. But what exactly is a CDL? As the name suggests, it is a drivers license that is required…
A sad fact in today's employment market is that employers are always looking for ways to cut costs. That can work to your advantage if you are prepared to take a few extra steps. Combining several related skills can make…
Truck driving has been one of those careers that have remained relatively stable no matter what the economy is doing. There is one real fact about life - we need to eat, and because most of us know little about…
There have been interesting images from around the world this week. In the UK and Europe, heavy snow has closed roads, airports, and even main highways. In Australia, heavy rain has flooded thousands of acres closing highways and railways. In…
What are some of the most common reasons for a person to choose a particular profession? Interest is normally the starting point; that's why you study in particular areas as you go through high school and college. Other factors include…
No matter the season, no matter the weather, the trucks always find a way to get through. They have to since these trucks are often carrying the staples we need to survive. A commercial drivers license can open the door…
Obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) opens the door to a wide variety of truck driving careers. That one license covers drivers for many different types of trucks ranging from the humble dump truck to the large interstate rigs you…
Truck driving careers offer a lot for employees who enjoy working in an environment where they are almost totally in control. The only outside influence on your career is the where, what and when - where you need to load…
If you're a heavy equipment operator then you may be starting to notice that employers are now preferring to employ operators that have their commercial drivers license. In today's tight markets, employers are looking to cut costs and if they…
With all the turmoil that has occurred in recent years, individuals are now looking around for careers that offer a little stability. Truck driving is one career that does have a degree of stability. Let's face it, no matter how…