AT Staff - 03/25/2021
Where Truck Drivers Get Paid the Most: Top 25 Cities By Salary and Cost of Living Truck driving is a well-paying job, especially for a career not requiring postsecondary education. However, being a trucker based in some cities is better than others because of the cost of living. You can read how we calculated the […]
AT Staff - 03/18/2021
How to Become a HAZMAT Truck Driver If you want to drive commercial trucks for a living and are a naturally cautious person, a career as a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) truck driver may be right for you. While HAZMAT driving can be lucrative even compared to standard trucking, the career comes with inherent risks. This […]
AT Staff - 02/26/2021
Regional Truck Driving: A Career Overview Regional truck driving exists between the worlds of over the road (OTR) and local truck driving. If you don’t want to spend the weeks away from home required of OTR drivers, but you also don’t want to spend most of your time off the highway making calls to nearby […]
AT Staff - 01/29/2021
2021 Truck Driving Industry Statistics If you’ve ever driven down a highway, you’ve seen commercial truck drivers performing their jobs. But have you ever wondered who these drivers are, what their days look like, or how dangerous their jobs are to their health and lives? Or, as you’ve driven past a vehicle, have you thought […]
AT Staff - 01/29/2021
OTR Trucking: An Intro to Over the Road Driving If you’re an independent person who longs for a life on the open road, over-the-road (OTR) trucking may be a good fit for you. Read on to learn about this career, including what you could expect on an average day, types of jobs you could have, […]
AT Staff - 01/25/2021
From Service to Semis: Transitioning from the Military to Trucking After leaving military service, veterans often struggle to find employment. This could be because employers don’t understand their previous jobs. It could also be because the veterans don’t have the required certifications and licenses for their chosen civilian careers (even if they did something similar […]
AT Staff - 01/22/2021
What Are CDL Endorsements and Restrictions? If you’re exploring a career in commercial truck driving, chances are you know you need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) A, B, or C. But, did you know these licenses can be added to—or subtracted from—depending on factors like training, age, and more? This page will explore CDL endorsements […]
AT Staff - 01/22/2021
Company-Paid CDL Training Programs: A Comprehensive Guide If you hope to earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and become a truck driver, you’ve likely heard about “free CDL programs.” Legitimate free CDL programs are often offered by trucking companies or other types of businesses that involve driving large vehicles, such as bus companies. The programs […]
AT Staff - 10/10/2016
Top Ten Trucking SubReddits and Reddit Categories Alltruckings Top 10 SubReddits and Reddit Categories for Truck Drivers Let’s say you want to follow the latest discussions and social media buzz about the trucking life, industry, news, and other related content. And let’s say you also wanted to chronicle your experiences on the road for others […]
AT Staff - 10/10/2016
Top Ten Truckers to Follow on Instagram Here are Alltruckings Top Instragrams to Follow We can’t think of a better use of social media for truckers to use than Instagram. This photo app is perfect for showcasing life on the road: from scenic views to products being shipped, infographs about the industry and other relevant […]