Best Truck Driving School

You know what we mean - wake up, get ready for work, drive the same route each day, do the same job (such as operating a  forklift) over and over with seemingly no signs of progress or change.

Steven was in a similar spot before he decided to go after a truck driver job.  In fact, Steven went to another truck driving school prior to finding Driver Solutions.  He soon found out that a school with credit checks and loans was not the best option for him.  Driver Solutions, on the other hand, was able to find a company to sponsor his training (USA Truck) which meant no upfront tuition money and no credit checks. 

Not only was the ability to travel the country appealing to Steven, he also wanted to provide a better living for his family.  With a wife and 2 kids there were some upcoming expenses (such as dance school) he was going to have to take on and the first year potential salary that comes along with a truck driver job was encouraging.

We were able to catch up with Steven while he was waiting on this USA Truck Driver Trainer to pick him up.  Watch the video above for more from Steven! 

Considering A Truck Driving Job?
Are you ready to make a change?  If you like the idea of seeing the open road and getting paid to do it, go ahead and complete our secure online application to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your training and job options in the trucking industry. 

Thinking about truck driving school? 

Wondering what it's really like to go from an inexperienced driver to a confident CDL holder in 3-4 weeks? 

How about the instructors, what's it like to work with them?

Check out the video below as real truck driving school students talk about the learning experience that is CDL training.  In this video, students will discuss training in general as well as their experience with the truck driving school instructors.   


On the surface, driving a semi tractor trailer may seem pretty easy, but once you learn all of the information covered in the classroom, on the range and out on the road you'll gain a whole new resepect for what it takes to become a professional truck driver. 

Truck driving school is a fast paced, fun learning experience that will give you the skills needed to find a truck driver job and open doors to a career in the transportation industry.  Remember, the instructors are there for a reason and it's to help you be successful.

Apply with Driver Solutions
If you are looking to find the best truck driving school in your area to learn the skills necessary to find a truck driving job, complete our secure online application.  This will allow you to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your options. 

Nicole Reeves first applied with Driver Solutions about 1 year ago today.  She had always wanted to become a truck driver and when some things finally fell into place in her life she realized it was time to pursue this lifelong dream.  She attended truck driving school in Indianapolis and went to work for PAM Transport. 

Fast forward to a year later and we're happy to report that Nicole Reeves is loving life on the road with PAM Transport!  Just yesterday, she stopped by one of the truck driving schools Driver Solutions works with in Indianapolis, Indiana to visit for awhile.  During that visit she took the time to do a video interview (full video will be posted later this week) to share more about her story as well as tips for new truck drivers. 

Let's Get to Know Nicole :

Living Her Dream
Ever since she first got her driver's license, Nicole has had a CB radio in her car just to listen in on the conversation.  When trucks would pass out on the highway, she'd think about how she'd like to become a truck driver one day.  She's now visited all but 5 of the lower 48 states and is very proud to say, "I love my job!"

Getting Started
While she had not previously held a CDL, Nicole had some experience driving trucks and hauling things from other jobs which made areas of truck driver training such as backing up a bit easier for her.  She really enjoyed her time at trucking school, stays in contact with some classmates and stops by for a visit when her schedule allows.

Positive Attitude & Communication
Nicole has a positive relationship with her dispatcher which helps make communication between the two much easier.  She recommends asking for home time as far in advance as possible and always asking to be home a day earlier than needed to plan for any schedule changes that may come up.  She says that having a positive attitude as a truck driver is key. 

Budgeting for Meals on the Road
Nicole typically visits Wal-Mart to get her groceries and has a budget of roughly $50-$60 per week for food.  She recommends having quick, healthy snacks available and avoiding highly-caffeinated drinks as much as possible. 

What About the Miles and Pay?
She is really enjoying her time with PAM Transport and averages around 2,500 - 2,700 miles per week, though she just wrapped up a 3,900 mile run to California.  She's happy with the money she's making as a truck driver as it's allowed her to provide for her family.  She plans on staying with PAM Transport for several years beyond her 1 year anniversary with the company

Helpful Hint
She also mentions that velcro is a truck driver's best friend.  She uses velcro on her CB radio as well as many other items around the truck.

Be sure to check back later this week for more from Nicole! 

Interested in CDL training and trucking jobs with PAM Transport?  Complete our online application to schedule a time to speak with a driver agent about your career options today!

Today, we have a blog post to share from the Director at C1 Truck Driver Training in Springfield, Missouri - Rich Campbell.  C1 Training is one of Driver Solutions' affiliate trucking schools and Rich is a great resource for information on becoming a truck driver.

Rich grew up in a trucking family, and started out driving at a very early age.  After 5 years on the road, he decided that he wanted to travel the world so he joined the U.S. Navy. 

Rich spent 20 years in the Navy, specializing in Naval Surface Operations, and Training.  Rich retired from the Navy, went to truck driving school, spent time back out on the road and eventually moved into a Director role at C1 Truck Driver Training.

With the 2011 coming to an end and 2012 quickly approaching, Driver Solutions asked Rich to share with us his recommended goals for inexperienced, first year drivers (these can apply to experienced drivers as well!).  Let's check out what Rich had to say...

As we’re ending 2011 and heading into 2012, we look back on the past year, think about the goods and others, and start planning the New Year.  The first year of trucking is definitely the toughest, so the best approach is to set your goals for a successful first year.  For goals to actually work for you, you have to be specific, make sure they are achievable, and they need to be measurable. 

To say that in the first year my goal is “To become a good truck driver” is not a specific goal.  You can’t measure it, and you have no real way of knowing if you’ve achieved it.  That said, you have to break down what it means to become a good truck driver and here are 3 measurable goals that will help you do just that:

1.    Earn Your Safety Bonus Each Quarter
Every carrier out there offers a safety bonus to those drivers that make it through that period with no safety violations of any sort.  The bonus varies different at each carrier, but bottom line is that you will get more money in your pocket.  We stress the Smith System of defensive driving at C1, and if you always implement this approach to your driving on the road, you’ll do very well.

2.    Finish the Year with Zero Points on Your CSA Score 
Every commercial motor vehicle driver is graded in 6 different areas by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in a program called Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA).  This is a record of your performance out on the road, and is used to determine the likelihood of a crash occurring.  Any violation you receive will put points on your CSA score, so a perfect score is zero.  Here at C1, we teach a class on CSA, and talk about the best ways to maintain that perfect score.

3.    Get Through the Year with a Clean DAC Report
DAC stands for Drive A Check, and is comparative to a personal credit report, but it grades your performance as a professional driver with respect to on time pick-ups, on time deliveries, hitting stationary objects in a parking lot, damaging equipment, and the real big one is abandoning a vehicle.  We stress the importance of paying attention to detail, which directly translates into a clean DAC report. 

Setting the goals I have mentioned above will all add up to ultimately achieving that large goal, “To become a good truck driver”, but by breaking it down to things that are specific, achievable, and measurable you can truly see that you are accomplishing those things.  Only you can decide which goals are important to you, but it is important to set goals. 

In order to arrive at a specific destination at a specific time, every ship at sea must set a course to sail, and must maintain course to arrive at said destination.  When pushed off course, you then determine what’s called “Set and Drift” which puts you back on course.  This applies to all of us as individuals.  Set your personal course, always check that you’re on course, and compute for “Set and Drift” when pushed off course.  This will always ensure that you arrive at your personal destination, and that’s the ultimate goal.

We would love to hear some of the goals you've set for 2012, so please share in the comments section below!

Are you considering truck driver school?  It's officially the holiday season and we want to make sure you have all of the free CDL training information you need to be successful.

Driver Solutions has put together a quick list of some popular posts with advice and tips to help you with the process of becoming a truck driver. 

Check out these 3 resources below:

• Top 5 Reasons to Start Trucking School During the Holidays
• 7 Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
• The 9 Best Gift Ideas for Truck Drivers

Finding a truck driver school doesn't have to be hard with the help of Driver Solutions.  Getting the education and training you need to successfully start a new career is the first step toward finding some job stability.

As we all know,finding a stable job in today’s economy isn’t easy.  In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find an industry as stable as truck driving.  If you’re ready to bring home a steady paycheck, we invite you to get started by completing our secure online application.  Submitting your application will let you schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent to discuss your trucking career options.

Before you sign up for CDL training, you’ll probably want to read some Driver Solutions reviews. Applying for truck driving school can lead to a big lifestyle change, so it’s important to understand exactly what to expect.

Driver Solutions is dedicated to helping inexperienced truck drivers get the CDL training they need to find truck driving jobs. We currently work with a network of reliable, reputable trucking companies that are looking for high quality truck drivers. Our company paid CDL training program not only trains and prepares aspiring truck drivers to properly driver a tractor-trailer, but also helps students find a great trucking job to begin a new career.

Unfortunately, the Driver Solutions training program is not for everyone. Company paid CDL training requires that students are willing to commit to training for a few weeks and are looking for a career and not just a job.

One of the best ways to learn about a company like Driver Solutions is from the first hand experience of truck drivers that have gone through our program. Here are some of the most recent Driver Solutions reviews that Facebook fans have left on our Facebook recommendations page:

•    “Great school.” – Debra S.
•    “Driver Solutions is a good career opportunity in Asheboro N.C.” - Mark G.
•    “They helped me out so much with getting into school and getting a job” – Vernon H.
•    “This is a great place if you want to get your CDL training…” – Bret K.
•    “If anybody is looking for a job in trucking, contact Driver Solutions. They will help get you started.” – Stacy A.
•    “If you are interested in becoming a truck driver, this is a good place to start putting that idea in motion” – Gregory M.
•    “Driver Solutions is certified a+” – Darell S.
•    “Best school for truck driver training.” – Troy S.
•    “This is a great place 2 go if u want 2 learn 2 drive big rig” – John R.

Want to read more reviews? Tale a few minutes to check these out:
•    A recent in-depth Driver Solutions review from a student that went through truck driver training just a few months ago.
•    5 unique truck driver training graduation stories
•    General Driver Solutions reviews taken from our Facebook page

Still have more questions?

Complete our online application to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent who can answer your questions.

I am starting out as a truck driver and am very excited. Things have been rough lately and I have not been able to find a good job. I have been forced to be away from my family living in a homeless shelter Greenville Rescue Mission).  Thanks to PAM Transport I have been accepted to driver school and training. I am looking forward to a great career in truck driving. This prize could be a big help to me and my family with new expenses. Thank you for this opportunity and God Bless!

Your Name: Brian Mcduffie
Truck Driver: Brian McDuffie


Hi Brian,

Thank you for taking the time to enter our contest.  We're glad we were able to help you get a new career going through our truck driver training program.  We wish you the best at training and with PAM Transport!

- The Driver Solutions Team

Several big reasons that many people decide to pursue entry level truck driving jobs include the ability to travel, great job stability, and the possibilty to earn between $35,000 and $40,000 in the first year. But actually finding a job can be frustrating if you don't know where to start. The key to finding an entry level truck driving job and starting your career on the right foot is to choose the best truck driver training program.

Before you jump into any commitments, you need to decide if you are ready for an entry level trucking job, and should ask yourself several questions:

• Do you meet the Department of Transportation’s minimum qualifications and medical requirements?
• Will you be able to control one of the most powerful machines on the road?
• Are you willing to travel for several weeks at a time as an over-the-road driver?
• Can you adjust to the truck driver lifestyle?
• Are you willing to spend 3 weeks at CDL school to get the specialized training you need?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, you may be ready to start your truck driving career. But now you may be wondering, where can you find the CDL training you need AND job opportunities?

At Driver Solutions, we work with a network of the top trucking schools and trucking companies to offer great CDL training and help students start their careers succesfully.  Through our company paid CDL training program, we will work with you to get the best CDL training possible. Best of all, Driver Solutions qualifies you for a job opportunity BEFORE you begin CDL training. Driver Solutions reviews your information, qualifies your application, and makes sure that you’re qualified for an entry level trucking job all BEFORE you begin truck driving school.

When you complete your truck driver training in as little as 3 weeks, you will be qualified to earn your CDL license. You'll be on the road in no time!

Let Driver Solutions take the stress out of finding an entry level driving job. Complete our online application to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your options for getting started. 

At some point during truck driving school, you're going to be faced with mastering the pre-trip inspection in order to get your CDL.  This is a very important piece to training and is something that has been known to create a setback for some students.

With over 100 items to remember, it's no wonder it takes some truck driver training students awhile to become confident in their abilities to complete a pre-trip inspection properly.

So, how do you master this important part of CDL training? 

In addition to using pre-trip inspection videos and pre-trip cheat sheets, students form groups to learn this together.  Driver Solutions asked some of our Facebook fans (a group that includes past graduates and other truck drivers) to share their top tips. 

Let's check em out below (note: spelling is corrected in some entries):

• Practice for the real world. Always check that nobody pulled your 5th wheel while your sleeping and always check the trailer axles that they're locked, especially if you have auto-slide. - Adrian Hoesli
  
  
• Study it in sections. Not all at once. And you cant study it enough. Thats alot to learn in a short time. - Richie Gray
  
  
• Acronyms helped me the most - WACOFOE, PASS, SSS, ABCDEFU, and MARKS PJ GAP, the rest I broke down in sections and practiced on our pretrip truck. - Steven McGraw
  
  
• I agree. The acronyms are the best way to go but also make sure you look at the photo pages and know where the parts your talking about are located at. The state instructor failed someone for not knowing where a part was at. - Doug Shaffer
  
  
• Study with a group of 3 or 4. practice with your group every day. why?.. your group can help you if your struggling and in return you help them. My group passed pti easily because we practiced as a team. - Rodney Chalfont
  
  
• Repetition. Get a small group and start from the beginning. If you forget in the middle have someone there to coach and hint. Then, start back from the beginning. Eventually it'll be stuck in there. Took myself and two others a week to have it down. That was only two hours every evening. Grab a flashlight and let your future be your motivation. - Joe Moore
  
  
• Make a game out of it with a small group at the hotel. - Clay Williams
  

Do you have any tips for mastering the pre-trip inspection?  If so, share them in the comments section below!

There are many others who perhaps are more deserving of this prize. But in these hard times any one who changes careers at 55 should receive something for their efforts. First I give my Lord, Jesus Christ, the credit for the ability to accomplish this task.

You see I had two jobs; driving a school bus and doing maintenance work for the church where my wife and I attended. The economy turned sour, people lost jobs, decreased income, as a result I need to leave the church, the major source of our income. Still left with a mortgage, credit card bills, as well as utilities; I needed to find a job that would span the gap of two incomes. Any job that I got would require me to stop driving a school bus, that is why I say one job for two. My wife and I thought about utilizing my CDL's.

Since I had a class B I thought it wouldn't be a problem to find a job, but the only thing is, it needed to bring in enough for two. In searching out the market I was told that Propane Truck Delivery Drivers earn around $17hr, so I study, get my background check done, finger printed again (already for the school bus job), take my test, and await the background check to clear. Everything comes together just right, but still I needed a job, every one told me to call around October, but this was July. My wife and I had discussed the over the road truck driving, but really didn't want to go there because I would be gone so much. Here we were facing this decision once again.

I got in contact with Driver Solutions and set things up to attend school at Littel Rock, AR, at C1 Truck Driving School. Now here we are almost three months later. I am employeed by PAM Transport, had my first three week out on my own, still working on getting everything co-ordinated. I am thankful that my wife has got a raise at the school where she works, that is helping to bridge the gap. We are going to make it with the Lord's help. We do have our house for sale for any one looking for a good deal on a 1612 sq. ft. home, built in 2006. Double car garage, brick 75%, landscaping, basically take over the payments. There are many others out there in my same shoes and I respect every one of them for their efforts.

Your Name:  Richard Curry
Truck Driver: Richard Curry

Hi Richard,

Thank you for sharing your story about becoming a truck driver.  We know it's not always easy to switch careers at age 55.  That being said, we're glad you were able to get started and we wish you the best of luck in selling your house.

- The Driver Solutions Team

If you are thinking about starting a trucking career, it’s vital that you have the right tools to help you learn and find success. The first thing you need to do is look for an effective training program that can teach you the skills and information needed to earn your CDL.

The best CDL training schools should have trainers with several years experience in the trucking industry, and should provide opportunities for students to learn rules and regulations in a classroom as well as get hands on driving experience.

Another great way to learn is from other drivers' experiences. We’ve put together a few quick links to some of the most helpful interviews of students that have gone through the Driver Solutions company-paid CDL training program.

Check out these articles and interviews to get some great tips on what to expect from trucking driving school:

•    Making Friends at Truck Driving School
•    Tips on Passing the Pre-trip Inspection
•    3 Part Interview with a USA Truck Driver
•    Getting a CDL License at Truck Driving School
•    Trucking School – It’s What You Make It

Driver Solutions is devoted to providing drivers with the right tools to start a successful career in the trucking industry. Our hassle-free training program offers an environment that fosters learning, allowing you to get your CDL and find great opportunities for your career.

If you’re ready to jump into the driver’s seat, take a few minutes to complete our online driver application and learn more about your trucking career options.

Deciding to become a professional truck driver is one of the best career choices you can make today.  A career as a professional truck driver can open the door to many opportunities that can positively impact your life - including great pay and a stable environment.

You have probably found yourself asking, what exactly do you have to do to become a professional truck driver?

First, you must meet the basic requirements of the US Department of Transportation and hold a Class A CDL license. The DOT requires you to pass a physical exam to make sure you are fit enough to handle the responsibilities of truck driving. The CDL ensures that truck drivers meet the minimum requirements for the safe operation of a tractor trailer. In addition to a standard general knowledge test, truck drivers must also obtain endorsements by passing the combination vehicle and air brake knowledge tests.  Potential truck drivers need to learn not only how to operate a truck, but they must also learn the rules and regulations that truck drivers must follow.

To get started, you should contact the best truck driver training school in the country and ask for career options based on your skills, background, and goals. Finding a program that can accommodate your needs is vital. A truck driving school should not only help you learn all of the information needed to get your CDL, but should also help you find truck driving jobs after graduation.

What do I do next?

Just like any career path, a trucking career is going to have its challenges. Driver Solutions provides the tools to potential truck drivers to help them overcome some of the challenges they may face. Driver Solutions uses a proven method of training that brings out the best driver in students, then works to match students up with a company in the Driver Solutions Network.

Starting your CDL training and a trucking career with Driver Solutions can happen in just 6 simple steps:

1.       Review our trucking career opportunities

2.       Complete the online application

3.       Speak with a Driver Agent to discuss the Driver Solutions program

4.       Driver Solutions qualifies your application

5.       Attend CDL training at a Driver Solutions-approved truck driving school

6.       Begin driving for your new trucking company

Once you qualify and complete these six steps, you'll be on the road to success! Complete our online driver application today to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your career options.

Choosing the right training school is a rudimentary step towards having a successful career in truck driving. Because there are a lot of training schools today, you have to consider several factors when deciding on which school to get your training from. 

Helping you obtain requirements for a permit and passing the required exams are not the only things a good school should put emphasis on. There are also other things to consider like getting into the basics of truck driving and learning safety procedures you have to perform as a truck driver. It also has to provide hands on learning for improving driving and navigational skills as well as techniques in handling trucks.

The best truck driver training school offers a comprehensive program that helps you learn the basic skills of truck driving and provides assistance on employment in the workforce.

Driver Solutions offers an intensive program that can give you all the help you need from getting permit requirements to passing the required exam all the way to your goal of becoming a very successful truck driver.

What are you waiting for? Take that first step to a successful career. Enroll in our training program today by completing the secure online application. 

Are you looking for a new career in one of the most stable industries in the country? Are you a hard worker that is motivated to succeed and make up to $40,000 in your first year of work? Are you looking to open the door to advancement opportunities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you may be the perfect fit for a new career in truck driving!

A truck driving career can offer you a life of job stability, an impressive salary, and the freedom of life on the road.  But now you may be asking yourself:

• where am I going to get the training to properly drive a semi truck?
• how am I going to afford the permits and licensing requirements?
• And most importantly, how am I going to afford the CDL training?

In order to turn your hopes into reality, you need to choose the right training program, and Driver Solutions may be the answer for you with our industry leading company-paid CDL training.

Check out these 5 reasons to start a truck driving career with Driver Solutions:

1)      Driver Solutions is the leader in company-paid CDL training. Truck companies want to hire well trained, professional truck drivers that have attended an accredited truck driving school. Driver Solutions has been in business since 1992 and has developed great relationships with top-notch trucking companies.

2)      Driver Solutions qualifies you for a job opportunity BEFORE you begin CDL training. Driver Solutions reviews your information, qualifies your application, and makes sure that you’re qualified for a truck driving job with a Driver Solutions Network trucking company all BEFORE you begin truck driving school.

3)       You don’t have to have any experience in truck driving to qualify. The unique Driver Solutions program was specially developed for entry level drivers who don’t have past experience or training in truck driving. Driver Solutions offers its candidates all of the tools to succeed in a new trucking career.

4)      Your future career opportunities are endless! The trucking industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the nation. If you’ve decided that a CDL or professional truck driver career is on your horizon, then you’re looking at a bright future.

5)      Getting started with Driver Solutions is easy with the simple step-by-step process. The simple six step process leads applicants through registration, training, testing, licensing, and job orientation. Throughout the process each applicant will have the individualized support of a personal Driver Agent that will be able to offer recommendations regarding the best opportunities and answer questions. Driver Solutions will be there for the applicants, each step of the way.

Are you ready to make the leap? Check out reviews from past Driver Solutions graduates and get started with your new truck driving career!

My husband Terry is starting over at age 52 as a trucker. This is something he has always wanted to do and life being what it is we could never afford for him to forgo a steady income to take his CDL training and go for it. But sometimes life throws us a curve that turns out to be for the best. In Oct. 2010 Terry was laid off like many others in this country. And after realizing it wasn't going to be a short term thing we decided it was time to do what he always wanted and that was go to truck driving school.

Terry has always worked away from home so our being apart is nothing new to us, most of the 15 + yrs we've been married he has traveled for work. But the difference this time is I can join him and we can finally spend time together, something we have never been able to do throughout our marriage.

Terry has worked through family vacations, births of our grandkids, birthdays what ever through all these years in order to make a living for us, now finally he is doing what he's always wanted and I'm grateful for the trucking schools and Driver Solutions who give people like my husband a chance to live their dream. Without the programs the school offered to pay for the schooling we could never have done this. Terry has given so much of himself for us over the years I'd love to see him get something to make his life a little easier while he's out there on the road.

Your Name: Mary A Zuber
Truck Driver: Terry L Zuber


Hi Mary,

Thank you for submitting your second nomination for Terry to win the Truck Driver Appreciation Grand Prize.  We're glad we were able to help Terry get his trucking career started and we're sure that with your great support he's going to be successful.  We wish you both the best.

- The Driver Solutions Team

I graduated from truck driving training school on 09/16/2011 and this was a refresher for me. The people there (trucking school) were very nice and helpful. And pushing Safety is the #1 thing. You got to be safe out there on the road.

I really did enjoy the school. in Springfield. I want to say again Thanks Guys! They are there to help you, and believe me, they do. I seen it. I seen them go out of their way to help. You, got to give it your all also. You may get upset at times, but give it your all and they will help you with the rest.

Be safe everyone and I hope to see you out there on the road. OTR Dollie Williams
To all my class mates WE DONE IT!

Name: Dollie Elaine Williams
City: Cape Girardeau
State: Missouri
Approx Class Start Date: 08/29/2011

Hi Dollie,

We're glad you had a positive experience at trucking school and were able to get out there on the road.  Your feedback is very appreciated and something we take very seriously at Driver Solutions.  We wish you the best of luck and hope you'll continue to keep in touch via our Facebook page.

- The Driver Solutions Team

The best truck driving tips you can get come from truck drivers themselves. If you are planning to start a trucking career, one of the best tips any truck driver would tell you is to find an effective training school which can give you a solid foundation and assist you in finding an entry level trucking job opportunity. 

There are numerous schools you can choose from. When looking for a school, keep in mind that tuition for training isn't cheap. This is the reason you have to make sure you are getting into a school that delivers its promise in helping you start your career and qualify you for entry level truck driving jobs. You shouldn't waste time and money on a training program that wouldn't help you reach your full potential as a truck driver.

Driver Solutions is one of the schools that offers the most effective training programs for aspiring drivers like you. Not only do we help you pass the CDL exam but we also help you afford our CDL training through company sponsored programs. Your finances shouldn't stop you from reaching your goals and we're here to help you achieve them. 

Complete our online driver application to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your trucking career options. 

Before starting a new career, it is likely you will do several searches online looking for additional information to help you make your decision.  If you are planning to start a truck driving career, it's best that you get advice from the experts in the industry.

The Internet offers a lot of information. You'll find almost anything just by typing a keyword in a Google search. This doesn't mean though that you can rely on everything you read online. You can't risk your future career on what you read over the Internet. To start a trucking career successfully, it's always wise to contact the best truck driver training school in the country and ask for career options based on your personal profile, skills and financial capabilities.

Every aspiring truck driver is unique. This being said, you need to find a school that understands these differences among students. This way, you can be confident that you will be able to get the most out of your training program. Aside from good training, a school must also help you find truck driving jobs for new drivers. One of the common problems new drivers have is finding entry level positions. A good school must help you transition successfully from being a student driver to a full-pledged truck driver by giving you job opportunities to choose from.

At Driver Solutions, we understand your needs as an aspiring driver. Complete our online driver application to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your career options. 

In the past, there was a common belief that the use of mobile phones was the top reason for distracted driving during truck driving jobs. A recent report by the SmartDrive Distracted Driving Index (SDDI) revealed that for 2010, it came second to a new top reason for possible cause of road accidents or crashes.

The new number one is having an object in your hand while driving.

The SDDI used video cameras to record 34,466 truck drivers as they worked. The data showed that operating an mp3 player or even looking into some paperwork are high-risk distractions. Other causes for increased chances of road accidents are listed as follows:

44.5% Object in hand (PDAs, mp3 players, paperwork)
13.4% Talking on a handheld mobile phone
12.7% Beverage
10.1% Food
9.9% Smoking
9.1% Operating a handheld device
5.2% Talking/listening on a handsfree mobile phone
1% Map, Manifest or Navigation
0.6% Grooming/Personal hygiene

Responsible truck driving begins with disicpline. You learn this, among other things during your time at CDL training. The core values taught during time spent on basic driving skills and techniques are essential to mold you to become the best safe truck driver on the road.

If you're considering truck driving school, go ahead and complete our online driver application to get started.  Completing the application will allow you to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your trucking career options.  

One of the most reliable way to look for trucking companies that offer CDL training programs is to ask for referrals from those currently working as truck drivers. Ask people who can give answers based on experience and not hearsay alone. Because you’re asking people whom you trust, you’re more likely get a list of good companies to consider.

If you don't know anyone who’s working in the trucking industry, the next best place to look for such companies is online.   It's for this reason that Driver Solutions has developed special categories on our blog to provide truck driving tips and truck driving school graduation stories. 

When choosing a CDL training school that works with companies that providing trucking training, it's a good idea fully understand the process of obtaining a CDL.  Completing an application with Driver Solutions will allow you to schedule a time to speak with a Driver Agent about your career options.  That individual will help you fully understand your career options and find a trucking school to help you get the necessary training to qualify for an entry level trucking job. 

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