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Many people think about earning their CDL for months—or even years—before taking the first step.
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Trucker Trivia
Talk Like a Trucker
- If you ever hear a trucker mention his
“travel agent”, he’s not planning a vacation— he’s talking about his
dispatcher in trucker lingo.
Size Matters
- The average length of an 18-wheeler is 70-80 feet. The standard height of a truck is over 13 feet.
Large & In Charge
- Did you know an 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds? That’s 40 tons!
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