Posts by Rick Sanderson

Everyone who enrolls in a company-sponsored or private trucking school's CDL training program experiences many emotions. Along with enthusiasm and anticipation, fear and reluctance come next,...

Several forum instructors said they teach female students about personal safety on the road. One of them acknowledged that he had never thought until a female student brought up the possible danger...

We have all probably heard the saying, "With Freedom Comes Responsibility." Assuming that is accepted, let us discuss how that statement relates to our individual lives as citizens of the United...

I frequently overhear prospective drivers talking about drop and hooks. They appear to believe it has some sort of secret that will help them choose which division they wish to drive in. They'll...

Men and women alike often inquire about my experience as a female OTR driver, which always surprises me. What kind of guys are out there is my favorite query. They are small, bald, have big eyes, and...

It is difficult to leave the stability of a well-paying career and go to a CDL school. Living on a trainer's truck might be scary, in addition to the anxiety of change. What can a trainer...