New Services: We are proud to announce the addition of E.I. Hill, PA has joined CDLTruckers.com. Her company assists the professional driver in keeping them moving by clearing their Motor Vechicle Record (MVR) and keeping moving violations off their MVR's. She is a past OTR driver and understands the plight of professional drivers. Please look through the Drivers Services (Legal Section) and click on her prompt to email her. She can help drivers nationwide with problems.

TheNetconnection has now taken over the hosting of CDLTruckers.com and has done an excellent job insuring the continuous and seamless operations of this site. Rick O'Kelley and his staff of professionals are extremely dedicated to the success of each individual company he hosts and provides a wealth of knowledge and problem solving skills for businesses large and small. His company has been in business since Web Site hosting became a business. 

Transitioning Military Personnel: The adjustment from military life to the civilian sector will shock many individuals and their families. Your success in the military has given you some of the skills and many of the traits the companies desire in professional drivers. For example; commitment, honesty, integrity, and discipline.

Points to consider when selecting a company to work for will be: medical, dental and life insurance, local, regional or OTR routes, home time, rider policy, training time, type equipment and length of haul.

How do you transfer your skills into money? Say you have driven in the military but don't have a Class "A" CDL license. 
Before you separate from the military go to your local Community College or trade school and enroll in a 6 or 8-week night school. The advantages are tuition assistance and you have your license prior to your departure from the military. Then when applying for driving jobs you are not locked into a company for a set amount of time. (1-2 years if they pay for your training) 

The price of training is less locally and you maybe able to use your military benefits. When you receive your CDL license, document your safety awards, mileage and Hazardous Material Training. Obtain letters from people who can be contacted after your departure from the military (At least 6 months). Your DD-214 is important, but companies will need to verify your skills. It does you no good to have a reference from someone who has transferred to another assignment. Their replacement may not know you or you skills. Have you trained anyone? Document exactly the training you provided for others including the type of equipment, driving, safety and the number of people trained.

If you have any questions about joining the Professional Drivers please feel free to email me through this site and I will call you or return your email.

Safety: August is upon us and even though it is the hottest time of the year children will begin a new school year. Please be careful in and around areas where children play. From rural areas to the city streets kids are still enjoying the rambunctious thrills of summers and can appear from anywhere. Be SAFE !!!