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Truck Driver's Corner

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Do you copy? The Life of a Truck Driver as you know it.

As a trucker, you face certain challenges others just don't understand. The life of a truck driver is like no other and can be challenging, rewarding, and frustrating all at the same time. When you need advice and truck driving information, you can count on the Layover.com Truck Driver's Corner.

You'll have to make many decisions during your career and this section will help you gather useful truck driving information. The life of a truck driver is not just about being on the road, it's about your job, your lifestyle and your family.

Ask the Recruiter

Mike Howe

    Questions about your Career. Find out how to make your next move within the industry.

    For the Love of It
    Before I signed up for CDL training, I made a verbal agreement to sign a contract to perform at a festival that runs twelve weekends from August through October. My CDL training will be completed April 26th. Is it unrealistic to think I could find a company that would hire me in April and give me a leave of absence, or work around my schedule, August through October?...

Trucking Industry Articles/Columns

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  • Layover CB Shop - I know this isn't CB related, but it is truck driver related. Since a large number of drivers now have either an XM or Sirius radio in their vehicles, I figured it would fit right in. Federal regulators finally gave their approval for the merger of these two companies on March 24. Here is the history and update of the proposed merger...
  • DAC Stop - The DAC report contains your complete professional driver Job History including accidents/incidents, MVR record, drug/alcohol test history, plus criminal history. Approximately 90% of all U.S. long haul commercial carriers use the DAC Report for pre-employment screening...
  • Caring in Action - When was the last time you were looking up at the world? I was in El Paso, Texas one afternoon about to fuel. I had pulled up to the fuel Pumps, set the brakes, and jumped out of the tractor. As I started around the tractor to get to the phone and report to the fuel desk...
  • Knight of the Highway - "Let me show you an easy way of downshifting," Lyman, the old man, said. "Use your left foot on the brake pedal and use your right to jump up the rpm's. It beats the way you're doing it that's for sure!"

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