As National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) rolls around once again, it’s a perfect time to shine a spotlight on the amazing accomplishments within the trucking industry and by our drivers over the past year! Truck drivers are the backbone of our economy, ensuring that goods reach us on time and our stores stay stocked. […]

Entering the trucking industry isn’t just a career shift – it’s a chance to transform your life! For one of our own Apex graduates, earning his CDL was just that! Juliano Dominguez worked as an automotive mechanic for 15 years before seeking out ways to grow his skillset. After attending Apex’s Class A CDL program […]

As trucking continues to evolve and adapt in the future new, greener technologies will come to the forefront and will be adopted. These changes will affect everyone in the industry and can improve trucking for drivers and the environment. Modern Trucks The most frequent changes in trucking are to the trucks. We are seeing newer […]

What is Contract CDL Training? Contract Training is an option for students who are willing to sign an employment contract with a motor carrier in exchange for going into their CDL training program. Students can choose this option instead of going through CDL training at a CDL school, like Apex CDL Institute. With contract training, […]

With the new year in full swing, it’s important to see what topics and trends will be expected for the trucking industry, as well as the logistics and supply chain industries alike. Along with the expected topics of driver shortage and pay increases, there are some new ones to consider. For example, the new Entry-Level […]

When training at Apex CDL Institute, drivers will be prepared to handle their trucks in most situations while on the road. However, many times, a driver’s first experience with unpredictable weather will be while they are on the road. That is why it’s important for students to learn about different types of road conditions truck […]