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Trucker Shortage means Openings in the Field for Hampton Roads Residents

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|October 15, 2018 |0
Trucker Shortage means Openings in the Field for Hampton Roads Residents

The trucking industry is carrying more weight than ever even with a critical shortage of drivers needed to transport the 70% of freight that travels by truck. The shortage that has been simmering for years has reached a full boil with about 90,000 drivers needed every year. Now, this compression point is sending waves of

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Commercial Driving Definition: What Does it all Mean in Virginia?

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|September 17, 2018 |0
Commercial Driving Definition: What Does it all Mean in Virginia?

They have transported gnomes and yachts, chandeliers, and bucking broncos. The shippers competing on A&E’s Shipping Wars are many things, but one thing many of them are not: they are not commercial drivers. To be a commercial driver in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you have to be in a class by yourself, literally. You have

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When Do You Need a CDL in Virginia: Educational Requirements

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|September 12, 2018 |0
When Do You Need a CDL in Virginia: Educational Requirements

Professional commercial drivers make modern life possible. From public transportation conductors to over-the-road truck drivers, CDL drivers move people and the things we need every day. State requirements for CDL drivers can vary. What are the requirements for getting a CDL license in the Commonwealth of Virginia? When is a good time to earn your

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Commercial Driver’s License: Virginia Requirements for Education

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|September 10, 2018 |0
Commercial Driver’s License: Virginia Requirements for Education

It seems like nearly everyone has at one point considered becoming a truck driver. Driving a truck is a big job, which is very rewarding. What’s more is that you get to travel to different places day in and day out, meet people from different places and watch the sunrise and set. What would it

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What is it like to be a Truck Driver in Hampton Roads, VA

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|June 27, 2018 |0
What is it like to be a Truck Driver in Hampton Roads, VA

The ability to travel on a daily basis while making money doing what you love most is a dream come true for many a truck driver. Truck drivers transport items throughout the U.S. and sometimes across the boarders into Canada and Mexico. Truck drivers are an important part of everyday life in almost all industries

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Is Truck Driving for Me? 4 Ways to Know

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|June 25, 2018 |0
Is Truck Driving for Me? 4 Ways to Know

According to a recent article from the Washington Post, there is a huge demand for truck drivers. Due in part to businesses like Amazon and Walmart that are sending more product than ever across the U.S. via trucks. With the need for drivers, many logistic companies are increasing pay to make the career more attractive

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Truck Driver Shortage Could Send Wages Higher

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|May 24, 2018 |0
Truck Driver Shortage Could Send Wages Higher

Prepare to Become a Professional Truck Driver at ATI in just 8 Weeks It’s being called a perfect storm… the economy’s heating up and e-commerce is booming, increasing the need for more truck drivers, all at a time when scores of baby boomers are retiring from their trucking jobs. What was once a truck driver

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Commercial Truck Driver Education Requirements in Virginia

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|May 23, 2018 |0
Commercial Truck Driver Education Requirements in Virginia

To drive a commercial vehicle in Virginia, you must take and pass a general knowledge exam. It will test your familiarity with the operation of commercial vehicles, as well as safe driving techniques and motor vehicle laws. The questions on the exam are based on information in the Virginia Commercial Driver’s Manual, available at all

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Truck Driving Companies in Hampton Roads: Who Might Employ Me?

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|April 25, 2018 |0
Truck Driving Companies in Hampton Roads: Who Might Employ Me?

A truck driver’s work involves moving goods from one point to another. To become a commercial driver, you need to have specific qualifications and comply with the federal and state guidelines and rules of the Department of Transport. In this case, you must be trained, and have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) after completing the

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Tractor Trailer Jobs in Hampton Roads: What Education Should I Get?

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|April 23, 2018 |0
Tractor Trailer Jobs in Hampton Roads: What Education Should I Get?

Truck driving has been in the news more than ever lately. With the world changing, trucking has to keep up with it. It might seem like a job you can walk into with a driver’s license and no prior experience, but formal education does a lot to help you prepare for live on the road.

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Hampton Roads Truck Driving Jobs: What Education Will I Need?

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|April 2, 2018 |0
Hampton Roads Truck Driving Jobs: What Education Will I Need?

According to the Virginia Employment Commission, heavy and tractor-trailer truck driving industry is the 6th most prosperous industry in terms of projected job growth up to 2024; from now until then, Virginia expects to add nearly 2250 new truck drivers to its workforce. Hampton Roads is one of the many communities in the state that

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Virginia Tractor Trailer Training: What is Commercial Driving Like?

Commercial Truck Driving By Advanced Technology Institute|March 12, 2018 |0
Virginia Tractor Trailer Training: What is Commercial Driving Like?

Do you hate the idea of cubicles, glaring fluorescent lights, and middle managers checking in on you every hour on the hour? If so, then you have probably have felt unfulfilled in many previous jobs. You need a career that is just as outside the box as you are and a career as a commercial

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