Knowledge is power, as the old saying goes, and trucking is no exception to this age-old rule. That’s why today we bring you a definitive guide with the top 15 websites every trucker should know.
Use the following links to navigate the list:
- Regulations and Industry News
- Trucking Forums
- Social Media for Truckers
- Websites for Trucking Jobs
- Websites for Buying and Selling Trucks
- YouTube Channels About Trucking
- CDL Prep Tests
Regulations and Industry News
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
This is the agency that regulates the trucking industry, so you always want to keep an eye on their website. Plus, here’s a handy trick: Want to learn more about any topic as it relates to the trucking industry? Just type the term into the search box at the top of the page to get tons of useful information almost instantly.
- Address: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/
FleetOwner
As the name suggests, this is an ideal opinion if you are looking for industry news from the perspective of Fleet Owners. From success stories to insights into the future of trucking, this is the place to be if you love this industry.
- Address: https://www.fleetowner.com/
Trucking Forums
The Truckers Report Forum
While social media is all the rage these days, forums were one of the first forms of online communities and are still going strong. Probably the most popular forum for truckers is The Truckers Report Forum. Head over there if you want to ask questions to more experienced drivers, share your insights as a seasoned trucker, or even learn more about trucker taxes.
Freight Relocators
A classic forum, here you can find everything from industry news to maintenance tips and even a Truckers Cooking Forum.
- Address: https://www.freightrelocators.com/
Social Media for Truckers
r/Truckers
Reddit is a website that offers a more modern take on traditional forums. Anyone can open their own forum (called a subreddit) about any topic. The Truckers subreddit is the ideal place to go if you want to vent, ask questions, or just check out the fun or amazing photos other truckers post there.
- Address: https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/
Truckers of Past, Present, and Future (Facebook Group)
If you are into social media, then you are going to love Truckers of Past, Present, and Future. This Facebook group boasts over 200,000 members and is a great place to find jobs, tips, and trucking memes.
American Trucker Association (Twitter)
The American Trucker Association is an advocate for the rights of truckers. They have their own website, but they use their Twitter account to share useful information from other sources as well. This is a must-follow for any trucker who’s into Twitter!
- Address: https://twitter.com/TRUCKINGdotORG
Websites for Trucking Jobs
Indeed
Professionals from all walks of life turn to Indeed to find job offers, and truckers are no exception. Just type in the search bar a relevant term like “trucker” or “CDL driver,” specify your location and let the job offers start rolling in.
- Address: https://www.indeed.com
EveryTruckJob
While Indeed is a great way to find jobs, it wasn’t designed with the needs of truckers in mind. For a website totally geared toward trucking jobs where you can refine your search according to your needs, visit EveryTruckJob.
- Address: https://everytruckjob.com/
AllTruckJobs
With its user-friendly interface, alltruckjobs allows you to browse jobs by driver type, freight type, and location. It also has a handy option that allows you to create email alerts based on your searches so you don’t have to visit the website every day to get the freshest job offers.
- Address: https://www.alltruckjobs.com/
Websites for Buying and Selling Trucks
TruckPaper
Looking to buy or sell a truck? Look no further than TruckPaper. Trusted by truckers all over the United States, their listings are a sure-fire way to sell your rig or find what you’re looking for.
- Address: https://www.truckpaper.com/
Ritchie Bros.
Ritchie Bros. auctions used heavy equipment, making it an interesting alternative when you need to get a truck or sell the one you already have.
- Address: https://www.rbauction.com/
YouTube Channels About Trucking
Trucker Brown
Looking for an alternative to the YouTube channels that show only the pleasant/fun parts of the trucking life? Then check out Trucker Brown: with almost 100,000 subscribers, this is a favorite of both real and armchair truckers.
- Address: https://m.youtube.com/c/smigclick
Trucking With Dave
From trucking down bad roads to how to take turns in a semi-truck, Trucking With Dave is packed with all kinds of nuggets of trucking wisdom. Their follower count has reached 260,000 subscribers, making it one of the most popular trucking channels out there.
Website for CDL Prep Tests
CristCDL
This website offers practice tests based on the 2022 CDL drivers’ manual for each state. It’s comprehensive, thorough, and easy to use—all in all, an invaluable resource for those looking to get their CDL fast.
- Address: https://www.cristcdl.com
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