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.
What Is a Brake Drum on a Semi Truck?
Learn what a brake drum is on a semi truck, how it works with air brakes, and what CDL drivers should inspect before every trip.
Why Does This Kenworth PTO Say “Shift While in D”?
I found a handwritten “Shift while in D” note beside a Kenworth PTO control. Here’s what the photo shows and what needs checking.
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.
What Is a Catwalk on a Semi Truck?
Learn what a catwalk is on a semi truck, what it’s used for, why drivers use it, and how to stay safe while working behind the cab.
What Is the CDL Air Brake Endorsement and Do You Need It?
Learn what the CDL air brake qualification is, who needs it, how to avoid an air brake restriction, and how to prepare for the air brake knowledge test.
What Does a Pyrometer Gauge Mean on a Semi Truck?
Wondering what the PYRO gauge on your truck measures? Here’s what exhaust temperature means, why it climbs, and when heat becomes a concern.
I Started My First Truck Driving Job Today
I started my first truck driving job today. Here’s what orientation, meeting my trainer, and climbing into my first company truck was really like.
GCWR Explained: What Every CDL Driver Should Know
Learn what GCWR means, how Gross Combination Weight Rating works, why it matters for CDL drivers, and how it differs from GVWR.
CDL General Knowledge Test Study Guide: What to Study First
Learn how to pass your CDL General Knowledge test the first time with proven study tips, practice questions, and expert advice from an experienced truck driver.
21 Things Every Truck Driver Should Keep in Their Truck
What you keep inside the truck can make the difference between solving a problem in five minutes or spending half the day wishing you’d packed better.