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Drivers: Interested in making $2,000? Participate in this FMCSA Survey.

March 12, 2015 in /by

The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is participating in a Congressionally-required study on the 2013 implemented hours-of-service changes. By participating in the study, drivers can receive up to $2,000 in compensation. As of last month, the FMCSA needs an additional 250 drivers to participate in the 5 month study. Drivers who decide to participate […]

Video: Shortage of Truck Drivers

February 16, 2015 in /by

There’s a current shortage of truck drivers – skilled drivers are in extremely high-demand. Watch the video below to learn more: Interested in joining this high-demand industry? Apply to Progressive Truck School.

What is a Schneider driver?

February 13, 2015 in /by

From our friends at Schneider Trucking: Are you considering Schneider for your career after driving school? It can be hard to sift through all the different perspectives, but nobody can explain what it’s like to be a Schneider driver better than an actual Schneider driver. Read below as Schneider Team driver Sharon Nader gives her […]

Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy on the Road

February 6, 2015 in /by

Take a moment to think about your current health status. Are you as healthy as you’d like to be? Could you improve your diet and exercise habits? Is it time to perform a little preventive maintenance? As a driver, you can appreciate the importance of performing regular maintenance on your vehicle. You want that vehicle […]

Why Trucking is a Safe Bet for Military Veterans

January 30, 2015 in , , /by

Safety isn’t just a buzzword in the trucking industry — it’s a lifestyle. It has to be, for a reason more than familiar to military veterans: neglecting safety comes with consequences. Fortunately, veterans transitioning into trucking will find a familiar — and enduring — commitment to safety. The statistics prove it. According to the American […]

Top 5 Things Drivers Should Look for in a Carrier

January 20, 2015 in , /by

1. Integrity A reputable trucking company has a set of core values it lives by and a track record to prove it. Anyone can claim to value safety, but what do the statistics say? Every company boasts respect for drivers, but what do the men and women behind the wheel really say? All carriers strive […]

Congress Rolls Back Federal Trucking Rule

January 15, 2015 in /by

A regulation which trucking companies claimed was far too restrictive for drivers is now being eased. According to federal rules, the restriction would have required a drivers’ 34-hour restart to include two 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. periods and would limit the use of a 34-hour restart to once per week. The two provisions of […]

Video: Awesome Trucks

January 9, 2015 in /by

Check out some seriously amazing trucks and some really unique paint-jobs.  The background music isn’t too bad either. Interested in getting into one of these awesome trucks? Apply for your CDL from Progressive Truck School.