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Best Cooler for Truck Drivers

Looking for the best cooler for truck drivers? Here’s why I never leave home without one and the cooler I’d recommend for life on the road.

Things CDL School Didn’t Prepare Me For

CDL school taught me how to pass my test. These are the real-world lessons I didn’t learn until I started driving professionally.

Truck Driver Orientation Guide: What to Expect Before Your First Load

Learn what happens during truck driver orientation, how long it lasts, what to bring, whether you get paid, and how to prepare for your first load.

What Happens After Truck Driver Orientation?

Wondering what happens after truck driver orientation? Learn what to expect as you meet your trainer, haul your first loads, and prepare to become a solo driver.

Best Dash Cam for Truck Drivers (Buyer’s Guide)

Looking for the best dash cam for truck drivers? See what features matter most, what I use, and why every CDL driver should have one.

Truck Driver Pros and Cons: An Honest Look at the Career

Thinking about becoming a truck driver? Here’s an honest look at the biggest pros and cons of trucking before you earn your CDL.

What Happens After You Get Your CDL? Your First 90 Days Explained

Wondering what happens after you earn your CDL? Here’s what to expect during your first 90 days, from orientation to driving your first solo load.

I Had Never Even Sat in a Semi Before Getting My CDL

I had never even sat in a semi before earning my Class A CDL. Here’s my honest experience, what surprised me, what was hardest, and what I’d do differently.

What Happens During Truck Driver Orientation? A Day-by-Day Guide

Wondering what happens during truck driver orientation? Learn what to expect each day, from paperwork and safety training to road tests and meeting your trainer.

Can You Fail Truck Driver Orientation? Yes, Here’s Why It Happens

Can you fail truck driver orientation? Learn the most common reasons drivers are sent home and how to avoid making the same mistakes.

Best Heated Lunch Box for Truck Drivers

Looking for the best heated lunch box for truck drivers? Here’s why I stopped eating cold meals on the road and the warmer I’d recommend.

I Passed My CDL Test Today and Here’s What I Learned

I passed my CDL skills test today. Here are the biggest lessons, mistakes, and surprises I experienced before earning my CDL.