10 Winter Weather Driving Tips for Truckers

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Blustery winter weather is never fun for drivers, especially truck drivers. Roads can become dangerous and even impassable when covered with snow, ice or drifts. If you are a truck driver, you know conditions can change quickly. Your route can go from clear skies to a winter weather warning in less than an hour. Therefore,… Read more »



Inside the Cab with Driver Kevin Cordner

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Category: Employee Feature

Meet Kevin Cordner, driver at Classic Carriers. He joined the Classic Carriers team early in 2022 and is enjoying the job’s perks, like traveling to new places and playing his part in the supply chain.  Let’s learn more about what Classic Carriers means to Kevin. Kevin’s Take on Being a Truck Driver What Do You… Read more »



Top 10 Podcasts for Truck Drivers

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Category: Entertainment

Time to hit the road for the long haul! Along with your favorite music playlists and the radio, podcasts are the latest trend taking over the cab. Listening to podcasts can provide hours of entertainment and help fill your days even when truckin’ across I-90. Since there are numerous podcasts, you may be wondering which… Read more »



Classic Carriers Celebrates Tim Subler’s Retirement and Robert Flores’ Promotion

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Category: Employee Feature

Classic Carriers, a family-owned and operated transportation provider, is celebrating two of its own employees. Long-time Safety Director Tim Subler is retiring, and Driver Manager Robert (Rob) Flores is being promoted to Tim’s position.   Both have been invaluable to Classic’s team and are grateful for the opportunities and family-like atmosphere that Classic provides. Discover more… Read more »



National Truck Driver Appreciation: How Drivers Help the Economy

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Category: Employee Feature

Truck drivers are recognized annually on October 4 for National Truckers Appreciation Day and again throughout a designated National Truck Driver Appreciation week in September. Like many other transportation providers across the country, Classic Carriers plans special events to show appreciation for the drivers’ hard work all year. In this blog, let’s explore some of… Read more »



Inside the Cab with Driver Cale King

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Meet Cale King, driver at Classic Carriers. He joined the Classic Carriers team less than a year ago and is already enjoying different aspects of his job. Let’s learn more about what Classic Carriers means to Cale. Cale’s Take on Being a Truck Driver What Do You Enjoy Most About Being a Truck Driver? As… Read more »



Best Truck Stops for Truck Drivers

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As a truck driver, it’s helpful to know where your next stop will be. You’ll want to find a place to get fuel and enjoy a good meal and a hot shower. Truck stops are essential for drivers managing daily needs while on the road.  Classic Carriers, a full-service transportation provider, understands what it means… Read more »



What Are the Biggest Myths About Truck Drivers?

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Category: Truck Driving Jobs

Have you heard any myths or misconceptions about truck drivers or the general truck driving industry? Maybe you’ve heard that truck drivers cause the majority of car accidents? Or that they don’t have time for their families?  There are numerous misconceptions about the industry — mostly negative — that we hope to dispel in this… Read more »



Inside the Cab with Driver Eric Buie

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Meet Eric Buie, driver at Classic Carriers. He joined the Classic Carriers team early in 2019 and speaks highly of the company. Let’s learn more about what Classic Carriers means to Eric. Eric’s Take on Being a Truck Driver What Do You Enjoy Most About Being a Truck Driver? As a truck driver, I enjoy… Read more »



FAQs: How to Become a Truck Driver in Ohio

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Category: Driver Training

This blog was originally posted in May 2021. It was updated in July 2022. Interested in becoming a truck driver in Ohio? Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about how to obtain your CDL and more in this blog.  How Old Do I Need to Be to Get a CDL? In Ohio, you… Read more »