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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2020

Recognize America’s Truck Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept. 13-19

  Where would we be without truck drivers? Well… we would be S-O-L because practically everything in our day-to-day lives is made possible because a truck driver did their job. Next week, September 13-19, we recognize truck drivers for their service during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.    Year after year, truck drivers work diligently…

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HOS Rule Changes: Are They Beneficial or Detrimental to Driver Safety?

In the past few months, there’s been a lot of discussion about the new hours of service (HOS) regulations published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The final rule changes were immediately praised by industry groups like the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and the American Trucking Association (ATA) when they were published on…

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6 Benefits to Changing to a Career in Trucking

Lost your job due to COVID-19? Or, just looking for a career change? Then, you might want to consider a career in the trucking industry.   The trucking industry is one of the few industries whose demand for employees increased tremendously rather than diminished at the start of the pandemic. While many jobs suddenly became…

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Why Choose Transportation Academy?

Why Choose Transportation Academy? The answers to why Transportation Academy is the #1 transportation resource.   So, you want to join the transportation industry, and you’re looking for someone to guide you through the process… But, how do you know Transportation Academy is the place to go?   We’re here to tell you why Transportation…

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Is Your Trucking Company #1? Nominate it for TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For

Is your trucking company the best? Does it deserve to be recognized?   The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge started taking nominations early this year for their annual Best Fleets to Drive for competition.    Best Fleets to Drive For is an annual survey and contest that identifies the for-hire carriers who provide the…

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Pride & Polish Truck Show Moved Online

The Great American Trucking Show has been cancelled this year amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, but, luckily, some events have been moved online.    Overdrive, who hosts the GATS event, which was originally scheduled for August 27-29 in Dallas, TX, is dedicated to keeping the ever-most-popular Pride & Polish truck show event going.    For its’…

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U.S. Department of Treasury Gives YRC Worldwide $700 Million Loan

  A month ago, YRC Worldwide (YRCW), the United States’ second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping company was expected to go out of business. An article posted on May 12 by FreightWaves, a popular news source in the freight industry, headlined, “Speculation on YRC’s survival ramps up.” In the “r/Truckers” community on Reddit, headlines read, “YRC…

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Truck Drivers Won’t Deliver to Cities That Defund Police

As cities and states across America consider the requests of protestors, including defunding and disbanding police, truck drivers voice their concerns.    According to a poll on the CDLLife App, the largest online community for truck drivers, 77 percent of truck drivers said they would refuse to deliver freight to cities with defunded police departments. …

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3 reasons you should join the trucking industry

3 Reasons You Should Join The Trucking Industry

3 Reasons You Should Join The Trucking Industry   The trucking industry is one of the most under-appreciated industries in America. Many people don’t realize that without trucking, the United States economy wouldn’t be able to survive.    The trucking industry moves 71% of all the freight in America. From your household items to the…

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