CDL Training

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    Choosing a School That Will Get You Hired

    Updated November 3, 2023 Before you embark on your new career as a truck driver, you need to complete the required training and pass the CDL exam. Finding the right trucking school to adequately prepare you is the key to a successful start! For the highest chance of getting hired, use these tips in your […]

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    The more practice you have the more you will stand out to employers

    Before starting a career as a CDL truck driver, there a few things you need to know about what you will learn during your training. For those eager to jump in, the first thing to be aware of is that the age requirement for intra-state driving is 18 and inter-state is 21 years old.

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    Why you should consider a truck driving career

    Updated December 2022 There’s a shortage of almost 80,000 truckers in the U.S., reports American Trucking Associations. With truck driving demand at an all-time high, this presents an ideal opportunity to choose a truck driving school for a career. Many excellent job opportunities are out there, and truck driving is an industry that’s here to […]

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    Why testing is important in maintaining your CDL

    When it comes to CDL drug testing, there are some things you need to know. For example, you need to know why the industry requires truck driving drug tests, according to Section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier’s Safety Regulation Handbook.  In addition, you also want to know the rules that you must follow to […]

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    Be on the lookout when researching schools

    Although it might be tempting to answer an ad for free truck driving school, it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Legitimate CDL training doesn’t require you to jump through hoops in exchange for complimentary instruction. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. CDL training gives you the tools that you need to drive a […]

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    Researching schools beforehand will help you make the right decision

    of these is wondering whether or not the truck driving school is worth it in the long run. The answer is yes if you’re careful about the truck driving school you choose. Not All CDL Training Is Worthwhile For every good truck driving school out there, there are half a dozen CDL training schools that […]