Posts Tagged ‘Class A CDL Truck Driver’
How to Pass your CDL Road Test
Are you getting ready to take one of the biggest exams of your trucking career? Below is a list of tips that will help you pass your road test the first time around so that you can start your CDL Career right. It’s been a long road and the end is in sight! 5 Tips…
Read MorePaper Transport Featured on Fuller Speed Ahead
Paper Transport, Inc. Vice President of Operations Wes Kornowske made an appearance last week on FreightWavesTV show, “Fuller Speed Ahead.” On the show, Kornowske discussed the company’s growth within the transportation industry along with its commitment to its Class A CDL Truck Drivers. See what the interview was all about here: To read…
Read More14 Useful Trucking Tools, Equipment & Gear
Some Helpful Gear to Keep in Your Truck As a Class A CDL truck driver, you need to be prepared for any situation – you never know what’s going to happen on the road! That light bulb that needs changing on a trailer in the middle of the night? You’ll need a flashlight. Can’t get…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Truck a Home Away from Home
Some Ideas on How to Make Your Truck Comfy & Cozy Over-the-road Class A CDL truck drivers spend a lot of time in their trucks – going days, even weeks, without getting home. That’s why some drivers go to great lengths to turn their rigs into a cozy home away from home. If you’re an…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Traveling the Road with a Pet
Traveling with a Pet is a Plus for Class A CDL Drivers Life can get pretty lonely on the open road for Class A CDL Truck Drivers. They’re by themselves, away from home, not close to family, and are typically visiting places that can be completely unfamiliar to them. To combat the loneliness, more and…
Read More9 Tips for New Professional Class A CDL Truck Drivers
Some Advice from PTI to Help Drivers in Their New Career Starting a new career can be tough, especially if you’re entering into an industry that’s completely new to you. Case in point: starting a new career as a professional Class A CDL Truck Driver. Courtesy of the drivers from the Paper Transport, Inc. fleet,…
Read MoreThings to Consider Before Becoming an Owner Operator – Ready for a Life Change?
Life is Different as an Owner Operator In this Paper Transport, Inc. blog series about things to consider when becoming a Class A CDL owner operator, we covered a variety of topics from financing to research and taking stock of your skill set. They’re all important factors in deciding whether or not you want to…
Read MoreThings to Consider Before Becoming an Owner Operator – Do Your Research
It’s Important to Know What’s to Come as an Owner Operator In the first two parts of Things to Consider Before Becoming an Owner Operator, we focused on the subjects of finances and the skill sets of a would-be owner operators. Today, we’re focusing on understanding what you’re getting in to. There’s the idea in…
Read MoreThings to Consider Before Becoming an Owner Operator – Know Your Skill Set
Having a Well-Rounded Skill Set is Key for Owner Operators In the first part of the Things to Consider Before Becoming an Owner Operator series, we focused on the financial aspect of starting your own business. Today, we’re going to focus on the skills that you should have in order to be successful. Ask yourself…
Read MoreThings to Consider Before Becoming an Owner Operator – What Are Your Finances?
Owner Operators Need to Stay on Top of Their Finances In the trucking industry, there are two main ways to earn an income as a Class A CDL Truck Driver. The first is by working for someone else as a company truck driver. This is a solid way to earn a paycheck, but there are…
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