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Job of the Day: CKK Transport

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Today’s Job of the Day comes from CKK Transport.

CKK Transport, LLC is a drive-away company headquartered in St. Croix Falls, WI.  They’re not only experienced dispatching drivers, but have also transported trucks for many years. They move all types of trucks. For example, some include concrete pumpers and mixers, tractor/trailers, utility trucks, and everything in between.

CKK Transport is currently seeking CDL A or B licensed OTR drivers for runs throughout the South Central states. Being an OTR driver is a great way to see the county, and no freight means no waiting to load or unload. You’ll work as an independent contractor, so you get to choose when you work.

CKK requires that applicants be at least 20 years old, have two years of CDL experience, and have either their CDL A or B license.

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Job of the Day: Barrett Directline Delivery Services, Inc.

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Barrett Directline

Today’s Job of the Day comes from Barrett Directline Delivery Services, Inc.

Barrett Directline is an exclusive use expedited service, based out of Bentonville, Arkansas. They have been in business since 1997, making them one of the most experienced “expediting” freight companies in the country. They specialize in the logistics, pickup, and delivery of sensitive freight anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.

Barrett Directline is currently seeking solo and team CDL A or B company drivers and owner operators to make runs to the Southeast, Midwest, and South-Central parts of the country. This job is a majority no-touch, drop-and-hook position hauling general freight. Barrett values their drivers, and provides well-maintained 22” straight trucks & tractors for all company drivers. They offer weekly mileage pay, a $1,200 sign-on bonus, and great benefits, such as medical coverage and 401k.

Barrett Directline requires applicants to have either a CDL A or B license, at least two years of CDL experience, and you must be 25 years or older.

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Veterans Finally Getting a ‘Brake’ in the Industry

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Photo courtesy of KRIS TV

A university in Corpus Christi, Texas, developed a free training program for vets exiting the service.

The Skills for Transition Program, a part of the Texas Operation Welcome Home Program, focuses on reintegrating military members into their communities post-deployment. For example, one of its most recent projects is a training program through Del Mar College to help recent veterans become CDL truck drivers.

According to recent findings, the trucking industry has become a good fit for many military personnel after their discharge.

Also, according to Department of Motor Vehicles, their dependability, sense of teamwork, and situational awareness make veterans ideal driving employees. In addition, driving jobs offer some much needed financial and lifestyle consistency that many vets crave after being overseas.

Also, the course consists of four weeks of daytime classes or 10 weeks of night classes. Overall, the goal is to create the marketable students who can be hired upon completion of the course. For example, U.S. Express Inc. offers jobs to veterans who complete this training through their apprenticeship program. In addition, with this training and apprentice opportunity, veterans earn both their CDL A license and make money within weeks of returning home.

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Trucker and Dog Barely Survive Car Crash

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A CDL truck driver and his dog are alive and well after narrowly escaping from a crash.

Tractor trailer crash.

Photo via WWNY TV

As reported by WWNY, the unnamed driver was traveling down New York Route 37 outside Theresa, when a deer ran into the road. The driver swerved, overturning his cab and trailer. And then, both the driver and his dog were trapped for nearly 45 minutes before rescue teams could get to the crash.

Theresa Fire Chief Mark Savage told WWNYC he was surprised that both the driver and the dog sustained minor injuries. Also, he said the driver seemed to be in good spirits as he walked away from the truck. “Lots of cuts and bruises, a little sore,” Savage told the station, “…but other than that, [the driver] is alive and doing well.”

Both the driver and his dog were taken to a local hospital and animal clinic respectively.

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A Handy Guide to State-By-State APU Regulations

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Auxiliary power units (APU) are one of the best weapons truck drivers can have against wasting fuel.

They make it possible to power a truck’s heating, air conditioning and other comfort systems without the need to keep the engine idling during rest stops. While they are very beneficial by not wasting fuel, the additional weight can cause problems. With an APU weighing several hundred pounds, they can push a truck hauling its maximum weight limit over the line into non-compliance, depending on where truckers are driving.

When former President Obama signed the 2012 MAP-21 bill into legislation, many states began to rethink their policies regarding trailer weight limits. While some states have specific laws outlining their exact tolerance policies, others do not. Because of this, it can be difficult to keep each state’s policies straight.

The following table displays state-by-state APU Weight Exemptions.

APU Exemption Guide

APU Exemption Guide by Track Your Truck

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