Truck drivers transport almost three-fourths of the country’s freight, and 80 percent of communities depend on trucks to deliver their essentials, including medicine, food, and building supplies. The trucking industry has faced a driver shortage for more than a decade.…
There is a big demand for professional drivers who have their CDLs. Many trucking companies and other businesses are now paying for employees to get CDL training and provide a salary while the employee is going through training. Tuition at…
Still Training Heavy Equipment Operators Construction is considered a necessity, and despite the shutdowns that took place because of the Covid-19 pandemic, construction has continued. While some states have specified which kinds of construction were essential, some states only allowed…
This week's heavy equipment job listings have some openings for "heavy equipment operators and Class-A CDL truck drivers" and that opening could be filled by the same person -- if that person has added the CDL Truck Driving Program to…
There's something interesting about this week's heavy equipment job listings: they all are looking for Class-A CDL truck drivers. Why would a heavy equipment job opening involve having your CDL? It's simple, a heavy equipment operator who also has the…
Technically, you do not need a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to operate heavy equipment, it's true. But if you have your CDL, you are going to be much more valuable to an employer, and it can make the difference between…