Category: CDL Training Information

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

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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?

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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

What Exactly Is A CDL And Why You Might Need One

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What is a CDL? A CDL stands for Commercial Driver’s License and is needed to drive specific commercial vehicles.

In the United States, a driver that wants to drive a commercial motor vehicle has to possess a legal CDL.

Every state must follow the CDL requirements that the federal government has set forth, and every state has their own requirements that each CDL seeker must comply with.

To drive a commercial motor vehicle, you must possess the skills, qualifications, and the necessary training.

In this article you will learn all the information that you need to know about a CDL. Read More

Truck Driver Recruiter: The Complete Guide To Get Started

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The truck driver recruiter is an important position.

A company needs you to seek out, and bring them quality drivers for their trucks that are reliable and safe.

No drivers means no company, so it’s a big job with lots of responsibility.

In this article I will tell you what a truck driver recruiter does, what is the ‘right stuff’ for a recruiter to have, and how you can make a successful career of bringing awesome drivers to a career they enjoy! Read More