10 Best Truck Stops In Texas You Shouldn’t Pass Up

Texas is one of the biggest trucking states in the country. There is no shortage of truck stops in Texas, but what arethe best truck stops?

We’re looking at the stops that pull out all the stops. Some of them are unique, some of them have history, and others are just great at being a haven for truckers to stop in.

Here are the 10 Best Truck Stops in Texas! Read More

What Is A Class B CDL? Get Ready To Find Out

What is a class B CDL? A Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required to operate a single vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds and towing a vehicle/trailer that has a GVWR of less than 10,000 lbs.

A Class B CDL will allow you to drive just about any type of commercial vehicle except for the large tractor trailers like the one picture below. To drive one of those you will need a Class A CDL. Read More

Do You Need A CDL To Drive A Box Truck? It depends

Do you need a CDL to drive a box truck? No, you usually don’t. Box trucks are generally built to carry a maximum load (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating/GVWR) of less than 26,000 lbs which means it does not require a CDL to drive one.

There are exceptions though. Not every single box truck has a GVWR of 26,000 lbs or less. Most do, but not all. If it has a GVWR of 26,0001 lbs or more you will need a Class B CDL at least.

Further down in this article I explain how to figure the GVWR of a box truck so that you can know for sure whether or not you need a CDL. Read More

Where Do Truck Drivers Shower?

Where do truck drivers shower? Truck drivers shower at truck/rest stops along interstates. Truck drivers have to park their trucks and use the shower for a small fee (usually around $10.00) or they get a free shower after filling up with fuel.

Contrary to what some people think truck drivers do not shower in their trucks.

As a matter of fact, they don’t have any running water. The only thing back there is a twin size bed to sleep on, a small refrigerator, and some storage space. Read More