There is a proposal on the table that the FMCSA is looking at. A Washington HIgh School wants to train 17 year olds to prep them to become truck drivers upon graduation at 18 years of age. Is the industry looking to yet ANOTHER group to help fill the empty seats in the shortage of qualified drivers, because the job doesn't cut it for experienced professional drivers? The post Trucker Shortage? Let’s Try Putting 17 Year Olds Behind the Wheel appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

Zenon Bialkowski, a 70 year old, experienced Canadian truck driver, faced a nightmare when a routine job took an unexpected […] The post The Cost of Naivety: A Lesson for All Truck Drivers appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

So, you’ve finished your truck driver training. Your program was probably around 3-4 weeks, if you’re like most drivers (especially […] The post Things You Won’t Learn in CDL School (+ What To Do About It) appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

Truck driving can be a great career.  But like any career, there are downsides and sometimes even a dark side.  […] The post How Witnessing a Fatal Accident Can Affect You: Forever appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

In the trucking industry, retaining drivers is a constant challenge for trucking companies. Understanding why truck drivers quit is essential […] The post 10 Reasons Why Truck Drivers Quit Their Jobs appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

It never ceases to amaze me how many regulations govern and control the truck driver population. It won’t surprise you […] The post The Big Rush For More Truck Drivers To Put Behind the Wheel appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

Truck driving is more than just a job. It’s a lifeline for our communities, delivering goods and keeping the wheels […] The post The Fight Against Criminal Record Bias in the Trucking Industry appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

What it's really like at a typical company sponsored CDL school (paid CDL training): accomodations, meals, $, trainers, instructors etc. The post What To Expect At Company Paid CDL School Boot Camp appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

A straight forward guide to help truck drivers in the U.S. protect themselves against wage theft and being underpaid by the carrier. The post A Simple Guide To Truckers’ Rights and Fair Pay appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more

As a Department of Defense (D.O.D.) truck driver, your role is integral to the logistics and supply chain operations of […] The post Is a Career As a Department of Defense Truck Driver For You? appeared first on Smart Trucking ..read more