When you’re navigating the world of trucking, understanding the financial aspects is crucial. One of the most important factors to consider is your per mile pay. Additionally, if you’re thinking about attending a company-sponsored trucking school, it’s essential to be aware of the potential drawbacks. Let’s break down why focusing on per mile pay is…
Getting a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) opens up numerous career opportunities in the transportation industry. Whether you’re dreaming of hitting the open road or looking for a stable, well-paying job, obtaining a CDL is a crucial step. Here’s a detailed guide on the steps to get your CDL and how to secure funding for your…
Are you considering a career as a truck driver? It’s a rewarding profession that offers adventure, independence, and the opportunity to see the country. However, getting started in the trucking industry can be challenging. This guide will provide insights on obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), choosing the right training program, and what to expect…
If you’re new to the trucking industry or just curious about the rules truck drivers must follow, you’ve come to the right place. The Department of Transportation (DOT) hours of service regulations are designed to keep truckers and everyone else on the road safe. Let’s break down what these rules mean and how they impact…
The Evolution of Trucking Exploring the Game-Changing Innovations That Have Transformed Truck Driving Introduction Truck driving, a profession that has been around for decades, has undergone tremendous changes since its inception. From the primitive era of hauling mammoth carcasses to the modern-day highways, the evolution of truck driving has been simply “mind-blowing.” In this sarcastic…
How To Pre-Trip Let’s talk about that Pre-Trip inspection that you did in school. Did you know that you must complete that before each TRIP, hence the reason it is called a PRE-TRIP. Now once you are a CDL holder, you can speed this process up quite a bit. It is time-consuming but it makes…
Truck Driving… What is it? Truck driving is a unique and challenging profession that requires drivers to transport goods and materials across long distances. It is a profession that is vital to the economy, as it is responsible for moving goods between manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. You just sit behind a wheel.. that’s not hard…..
Start Here, Just start Ok where to start, where to start……….well that seems to be the question at hand and the reason for this article…so let’s dig in!! Hi my name is Mike and I am an author here at Les Talks Trucking. I wanted to get on and share my experience and let you…
Congrats! Well you did it! You decided to go to driving school! I am so proud you!! If you haven’t already stick around for the ultimate guide on how to get from decision to school! If you have chosen a school I couldn’t be more excited for you! I hope you did your research, I…
The Beginning This greatly depends on which beginning you are thinking? The beginning of trucking? Or where I began? Let’s go with how I got into the trucking industry. That is the place I have the most knowledge. Beginning the Search When the opportunity presented itself to me to achieve my lifelong dream of truck…