Drive You to Distraction: The Dangers of Distracted Driving

We’ve all seen it…that vehicle swerving in and out of its lane, coming dangerously close to other vehicles around it. That’s when you notice the driver, fiddling with the radio or looking down at his or her cell phone. Driving while distracted is no joke. In fact, according to recent
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What It Takes to Be a Truck Driver

Are you considering a career as a truck driver? While driving a truck isn’t for everyone, for some there is no other job that would bring them more joy and fulfillment. If you believe you fall into the latter category, here are the steps that are needed in order to realize your dream.
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Is Being a Truck Driver the Life for Me? What You Need to Know

For some people, the idea of climbing up into the cab of an 18 wheeler and hitting the open road sounds like a dream come true. It’s important to point out, however, that truck driver jobs aren’t for everyone. It’s a truly unique lifestyle and given the amount of training involved, po
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7 Questions to Ask a Recruiter When Applying for a Nashville Trucking Job

The good news is, you’ve been invited to interview for what seems like a great job at a Nashville truck driving company. The bad news is, not every opportunity is ideal for everyone. Before signing on the dotted line and hopping into the cab, you’ll want to ask a few important questio
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Trucking Safety Tips: Staying Awake on the Roads

As a truck driver, you spend long hours on the road – many times overnight. Although these trips offer the opportunity to enjoy peaceful time to yourself, it can sometimes be difficult to stay awake. You never want to drive if you feel like you are about to doze off. Use these t
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How to Get a Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL)

Trucking can be a very rewarding and lucrative career, but before you become a driver, you will need to obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL). Getting your CDL will open up doors of opportunity to working in a solid, stable career.
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7 Questions to Ask When Searching for a Truck Driving Job

Considering a job in trucking? Great! Becoming a truck driver can be a rewarding career, but first, it’s important to find a truckload carrier focused on the health and happiness of its employees. Make sure to ask the following questions before taking your next truck driving position
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Why Truck Driving Can Be A Great Second Career

According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), there are approximately 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States, which is about 35,000 short of what is needed. There are many student driver programs that companies offer which target the younger crowd, but there is an angl
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Why Truck Driving Jobs Will Still Be Relevant in 2015

In 2014, trucking jobs were rated one of the most popular jobs in the United States. This is no coincidence as our society becomes driven by machines and outsourcing. Truck driving is one of few positions which cannot be outsourced or converted to automation.
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On the Open Road: The Joys of Truck Driving With Beacon

When you are passionate about your work, it shows. At Beacon Transport, we love what we do so much that every driver we hire gets the backing of a dedicated team of professional truck drivers that truly believe our success is your success.
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