How to Build Up Confidence for Your Next Interview
No matter how confident you are that you’re qualified for the job, there’s going to be anxiety before the interview. The good news is that you wouldn’t have been called if you weren’t considered to be a strong candidate. But the anxious feeling persists because…
What Should You Wear to a Driver Interview?
You’re scheduled to meet the Human Resources Director of a trucking firm for an interview. This is not an executive position to which you’re applying, so you reason that it’s not important how you look. Well, that’s faulty reasoning! The way you dress for a…
What Sets Your Application Out from the Crowd?
Your resume looks professional, and your cover letter is well written. You’re ready to drop them in the mailbox and move on. You think you have done everything possible to apply for that open position. Ten years ago you would have been right – but…
Our Advice for Women Drivers
Trucking is no longer a man’s job. More and more, women are taking advantage of the opportunities available right now to start a new career as a professional truck driver. And with the current driver shortages, many trucking companies are actively recruiting women drivers, making…
What Is Your Dream CDL Truck Driver Job?
Until some of us have enough money to retire or lucky enough to win the lottery……we need to work. So, may as well work at something you enjoy doing. Right? Some CDL Truck Drivers enjoy OTR; perhaps you and your OTR team member share many…
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2016, April 11-15
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2016, April 11-15 “Don’t Be THAT Driver: Work on Safety. Get Home Safely. Every Day.” National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work…
Is Fleet Dispatcher the Right Career Move For You?
Fleet dispatchers play an integral role in the day-to-day transportation operations. From scheduling and dispatching freight, to creating reports, the average workday of a fleet dispatcher can be fast-paced and require careful attention to detail. Learn more about being a fleet dispatcher to determine if…
Don’t Put Your CDL Truck Driving Career At Risk
Do you have THE RIGHT STUFF? The right stuff are recommended items all CDL truck drivers and haulers need and use in the performance of their commercial truck driving duties to keep themselves and others as S.A.F.E. as possible. This is not an inclusive list,…
Is Your CDL Truck Driver Hands Free?
LOOK MA…NO HANDS! The S.A.F.E.S.T. CDL truck drivers use a hands-free or speaker function on their cell phones to stay in contact with employers, pick-up or delivery destinations, family, etc.. Contracted Driver Services insists all CDL drivers read, sign and abide by the following: MOBILE…
CDL Truck Driver CHANGES…ARE YOU READY FOR IT?
CDL Truck Driver CHANGES…ARE YOU READY FOR IT? There are the typical changes: · change of clothes · make change during cash transactions · change of traffic signals · change gears Frustrating changes: · change a flat tire · change furniture in a room · …
