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  • A trainer in an orange safety vest talks with a student driver through the window of a white truck pulling a Walgreens trailer on a training lot

    How Much Do Class A Truck Drivers Make?

    Truck Driver Pay at a Glance

    Last updated: October 2026. Figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) and the American Trucking Associations (2023 data). Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earned a median of $58,640 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Most of these jobs require a Class A CDL. The […]

  • A four-image collage showing a pre-trip inspection of a trailer's landing gear, semi-trucks at a lit truck stop at night, a truck backed into a warehouse loading dock, and a driver behind the wheel of a semi-truck cab.

    Day in the Life of a New Class A Truck Driver

    A Look at the First Day on the Road After CDL Training

    A new Class A driver’s first day on the road looks different from the highway shots in recruiting ads, and that’s worth knowing going in. Understanding the everyday rhythm of the job, from the morning pre-trip check to finding parking for the night, helps a new graduate start the career with confidence. This walkthrough follows […]

  • truck drivers shaking hands, a row of blue semi trucks parked behind

    Career Paths for Truck Drivers

    Local, Regional, OTR, and Specialized Freight Explained

    A Class A CDL opens the door to more than one type of job. New drivers often picture only one kind of work: long days on the highway, away from home for weeks at a time. That picture leaves out most of the industry. Trucking careers cover a wide range of schedules, routes, and freight […]

  • Apex Technical Institute female instructor standing at cab door

    Women in Trucking: Industry Opportunities

    Redefining the Transportation Sector

    Updated June 5, 2025 The trucking industry is evolving, and one of the most exciting changes is the growing number of women choosing careers behind the wheel. If you’ve ever thought about trucking but weren’t sure if it was right for you, there’s never been a better time to explore this path. Women made up […]

  • Mohamad Aly and Ricky Taylor shake hands

    A Truck Drivers Journey of Resilience: Mohamad’s Story

    A Better Future with Apex Technical Institute

    In 2016, Mohamad Aly and his family took a leap of faith, leaving Egypt in search of a brighter future in the United States. Like many immigrants, he faced the challenges of starting over in a new country—navigating an unfamiliar system, building a career, supporting a family, and obtaining financial stability. Thanks to his determination […]

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    What You Should Know About Contract CDL Training

    Contract Training vs. CDL School Explained

    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, […]