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Truck Drivers

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High school students interested in becoming truck drivers may be able to gain experience by working as drivers' helpers during summer vacations or in part-time delivery jobs. Many people get useful experience in driving vehicles while they are serving in the armed forces. It may also be helpful to talk with employers of local or over-the-road truck drivers or with the drivers themselves.

The Internet provides a forum for prospective truck drivers to explore their career options. Two online magazines—Overdrive (https://www.overdriveonline.com) and Land Line Magazine (https://landline.media)—review news and issues in the trucking industry and answer frequently asked questions for people interested in trucking careers.

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