The Truth About Trucking is an audio book that was written by Aubrey “Allen” Smith, giving information to those who are considering a career in the trucking industry. This book is basically for those who are considering CDL training. It outlines information about truck driver training such as what to watch out for and some little known information about which schools you should avoid and which ones are just out for your money. He explains that spending a lot of money on CDL training is a rip off and how to get your CDL without spending thousands of dollars.

Smith went through the process of getting his CDL and knows the trucking industry inside and out. He explains in his book about many trucking companies that you should avoid working for at all costs. He tells you which truck driving school frauds to avoid and how to tell if your training is up to par. He goes in depth to tell you about the many tricks and scams that trucking companies and many truck driving schools use to take your money and he explains the methods that you should avoid and which ones will actually make you a better driver and get you into the trucking industry in a career that will ultimately be your financial blessing.

This is an in-depth look into the trucking industry by someone who has been there and done that. If you are considering your CDL in the future, then this is definitely a must read - or must listen since it comes in the form of an audio book. The price is fair and Smith backs his book with a 100 percent money back guarantee. So, even if you don’t find all the information that you need you still won’t be out anything, as you can request your money back. Typically speaking though, the book covers everything that you need to avoid getting scammed and losing your hard earned money through schools that will not only leave you clueless as to how to drive a big rig, but they won’t help you to get a job either. Be sure and take the time to research this audio book. It is filled with information that every trucker should know before they break into the business.  

Unemployment rates may be up across the country, but not for truckload drivers. The shortage of long-haul drivers has reached record highs according to statistics recently released by the American Trucking Association (ATA). There's plenty of room out there for new drivers -- and lots of them!

A May 2005 ATA report predicted a need for an additional 320,000 long-haul drivers between 2004 and 2014.  Since the release of that report, nothing has changed in the industry, driver turnover continues to be high, and the need for new drivers is now expected to keep increasing, says ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.

The ATA reported the following turnover rates for the first quarter of 2007 (the last quarter for with data is available):

127% - Truckload long-haul drivers
102% - Truckload small carrier drivers
  14% - Less-than-truckload line-haul drivers

Fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers when deciding on a profession, industry recruiters complain. Why? Recruiters cite lifestyle issues like being away from home for long periods of time, regulatory issues like hours-of-service that impact compensation, and the fact that more young people are choosing to go to college as the factors having the most impact on the trucking industry.

"Things are not getting better and there is no silver bullet to solve the problem," says Costello. "This problem is multi-tiered, and a lot of different things need to happen, including augmenting pay and lifestyle issues associated with the profession."

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The lure of the open road, the excitement a traveling to new places and meeting new people, the ability to call your own shots and set your own hours -- the life of a trucker has a certain "Easy Rider" allure. Sure its hard work and, like any job, days can run the gamut from boring to aggravating. But there's nothing like cranking up the radio and barreling down the highway toward another beautiful sunrise to get the blood pumping.

A buddy of mine, an electrician, had developed a nice little heating/cooling business. He was making some nice change and never lacked for customers. The problem was that his customers considered a rattling furnace or a downed air conditioner tantamount to the end of the world. He found himself working way past dinner and most weekends to keep his customers happy. It wasn't too bad when he missed a couple of wrestling matches. His son understood. But when he missed the big regional match, neither he nor his son was happy. When he found himself patching an air conditioner together on the night of the annual sports award banquet, he decided enough was enough. He sold his business, bought a big rig and started taking short haul jobs. He hasn't missed an important event in his son's life since! In fact, when his son's free, he often rides along and they've become closer than ever. My friend swears he'll never go back. Trucking has put him back where he wants to be -- four square in the center of his family. And his wife's pretty pleased to have him at the dinner table again enjoying her home cooking!

If you think the trucking life might be for you, check out the school listings on our website. Study hard, practice up and you'll be enjoying the open road before you know it.