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How to Change a CDL from Intrastate to Interstate (Removing the K Restriction)

If you look closely at your commercial driver’s license, you might see a small letter “K” printed under the restrictions section. For many truck drivers, that single letter is a major roadblock to their career. A “K” restriction locks you into driving within the borders of a single state, completely cutting you off from high-paying […]

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What Does GCWR Mean?

CDL, Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

GCWR stands for Gross Combined Weight Rating. In the trucking industry, the GCWR is the absolute maximum allowable weight of your entire rig combined. This means the total weight of your towing vehicle (the truck) PLUS the total weight of your loaded trailer. Your GCWR includes absolutely everything rolling down the highway: The weight of

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What Is GVWR?

Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

If you are asking what is GVWR, the short answer is this: GVWR stands for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. It is the maximum loaded weight a vehicle is designed to handle safely, as set by the manufacturer. For people in the trucking industry, GVWR matters because it affects safety, payload, compliance, and even what class

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How Often Are Truck Drivers Home?

Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

If you are thinking about getting your CDL, you might have one question holding you back: Will I ever get to see my family if I drive a truck? There’s a good chance you want to support your family with a good paying trucking job, but does that mean you won’t get to spend time

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Do You Need A CDL To Drive A Box Truck?

CDL, Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

It can be confusing to figure out whether you need a CDL or if a regular driver’s license is enough. Some box trucks can be driven without a CDL, while others require a Class B license because of their weight or how they are used. The good news is that you do not have to

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DOT Physical Exam

CDL, Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

Let’s be completely honest, no one likes stepping into a clinic or hospital. When your entire trucking career is riding on a doctor’s sign-off, that anxiety hits a whole different level. You are not alone! Every single week at Driving Academy, we meet students battling this exact same fear. They panic about stuff like blood

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Highest Paying Trucking Jobs

Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

Trucking is one of the most lucrative jobs with very little training. The average truck driver makes a whopping $82,000. But there are some trucking jobs that pay even more than the rest and easily make well over $100,000 per year! The pay in the trucking world usually depends on the level of skill required

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How to Get Your First Truck Driving Job After CDL School

CDL, Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

Getting your CDL is a big win. Then reality hits: who’s going to hire a brand-new driver with little or no experience? A lot of companies want time behind the wheel before they’ll even talk to you. But there are still major carriers that hire new graduates every year, and some of them offer training,

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How To Increase Your Value To Trucking Companies. Get Hired & Never Get Fired!

Trucking Tips / Asher Weinstein

We’re diving into an important topic for anyone thinking about getting their CDL or already working in the trucking industry: how to increase your value to trucking companies.

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CDL Disqualifications: What Potential Drivers Need to Know

CDL, Trucking Tips / Jonathan Marques

CDL Disqualifications: What Potential Drivers Need to Know For many, getting behind the wheel of a truck and hitting the open road offers a sense of freedom. Being able to make a fulfilling career out of something you love is what most only dream of, however, with the right truck driver training, becoming a full-time

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How Truckers Can Keep Themselves Safe on the Road

CDL, Trucking Tips / Jonathan Marques

How Truckers Can Keep Themselves Safe on the Road Truck driving is a well-respected profession. Transporting goods and products around the country – and even the world – means you’re helping communities get the items they need. Whether you’re transporting produce, electronics, or oil, your efforts help keep the world running. However, truck driving isn’t

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Trucking Tips

How to Change a CDL from Intrastate to Interstate (Removing the K Restriction)

What Does GCWR Mean?

What Is GVWR?

How Often Are Truck Drivers Home?

Do You Need A CDL To Drive A Box Truck?

DOT Physical Exam

Highest Paying Trucking Jobs

How to Get Your First Truck Driving Job After CDL School

How To Increase Your Value To Trucking Companies. Get Hired & Never Get Fired!

CDL Disqualifications: What Potential Drivers Need to Know

How Truckers Can Keep Themselves Safe on the Road

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