New to Truck Driving

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Layover.com can help educate you on what it's really like to drive a truck and how to prepare yourself for getting out on the road.

Everyone has to start somewhere! So start right here in our New to Truck Driving section to learn more about the trucking industry. Prepare yourself and your family to take the plunge when you go to truck driving school or get truck driver training from a carrier.

Tips From the Trainer

Fozzy

    Got a question? Fozzy answers your questions from driving tips to employment issues.

    CDL But No Experience
    How come I have a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle and the insurance companies are dictating who can drive if you have over 2 yrs.(verifiable) experience??? Who is getting paid off to railroad new drivers to companies that will take advantage of them?...

How To Get Training

Staff Writer

    Layover can take the guess work out and let you in on the things you really need to know about truck driver training.

    Choosing A Private Driving School
    Private driving schools are not tied to a specific carrier; rather they are tied to the industry as a whole. Looking at private driving schools should not be taken lightly as the investment of both time and money is a major one...

Trucking Industry Articles/Columns

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  • Becoming A Driver - The decision to become an over-the-road truck driver will impact you and your family more than most other career paths. The demanding schedule requires an enormous adjustment for all involved...
  • Financial Considerations - Pay and benefits are just some of the things to look at when determining your future...
  • Regulations & Requirements - As a new driver you will need to know the regulations that govern you...
  • Approaching - There are ways to be successful in trucking. Before you jump into anything, just be sure you know what to expect and how to plan...
  • Starting as a Company Driver - Although you will be working for a carrier, there are many things to know and understand before you climb into the cab of your employer's truck...
  • Company Driver to Owner Operator - Moving out of your employer's truck into your own truck is a major decision, and should not be taken lightly. Some good experience as a company driver is necessary...
  • Owner Operator to Small Fleet Owner - As an owner operator, you have been profitable in your business and have enjoyed a level of freedom you didn't experience as a company driver...
  • Geographic Anomolies - From Florida to California to Canada, there are things to know about driving in the different regions of North America...

Trucking Industry Essentials

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  • Trucking Schools
    Try our new trucking school application or view our school directory.
  • CDL Prep Test
    Be prepared for your CDL test by trying out our practice tests.
  • Job Finder
    Can't afford school? Apply to carriers that offer free training.
  • Community Center
    Chat live in one of our chat rooms or join in the discussion in one of our forums.
  • Arcade
    Gopher, Hangman, Marbles, 4 in a Row, Numbers Puzzle... and more!

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