Deciding to enroll in CDL training and beginning a new trucking career is an exciting time for many people.  Each person has his or her own story as to why they chose to become a truck driver.  In this video we see Eric, a truck driver training student, talk about his experience with school and what prompted him to make a career change.
 

Eric's Story
Growing up, Eric always wanted to be a truck driver, but never had the ambition to go for it. Many people grow up dreaming about a trucking job,...

When I decided to go back on the road there weren't many options for getting recertified without up front costs.  Driver Solutions cured that pain in my side.  When I discovered that I could go back and get training to get me back on the road and a job with one of the best carriers out there, I was skeptical to say the least. But after talking to David with Driver Solutions and getting set up with a truck driving school in Arkansas, I realized that it was true.

Training was awesome. Everything...

We share a lot of our blog content with new CDL students and even experienced truck drivers via our Driver Solutions Facebook page.  We also ask our Facebook fans tell us about their experiences in the trucking industry so we can deliver the best free information available on CDL training, truck driving jobs and the trucking lifestyle.

In doing so, we encourage our fans to share some of their favorite posts on Facebook if they find the information helpful.  Below are 5 posts packed full...

Truck driver training is about more than just earning your CDL. It's about meeting people and bettering yourself. We asked fans of the Driver Solutions Facebook page what their favorite parts of truck driver training were. Here are some of their responses.

Creating Lasting Friendships

It's no secret that the main reason you're at truck driving school is to learn, but that doesn't mean that you can't form friendships in the process! Dex Jones says his favorite part of CDL training was meeting all...

Many middle-aged employees who are interested in pursuing a career in truck driving are under the impression that it's too late to start training for a CDL later in life or that they’re too old to explore new career options. Well, I’m here to tell you that this is simply not true – there is no age limit to a truck driving job or the CDL training that accompanies it.

No matter your age or where you may be at in life, there's always time for you to begin CDL training with Driver Solutions. After...

Caption: Quiet, clean and peaceful...Keep on trucking!

Photo from Stacy Albers

Enter Our Trucking Photo Contest
This week Driver Solutions is handing out another $25 Walmart Gift Card.  We're looking for photos from the inside of your cab so we can feature them on a new video.  You can submit your photos here or post directly to the Driver Solutions Facebook page.

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If you're looking for a truck driver job, Driver Solutions can help you get on the road to earning a steady...

Two parts of CDL training that can rattle the nerves of new and inexperienced drivers are the pre-trip inspection and backing a trailer. We asked fans of the Driver Solutions Facebook to share the tips that helped them during their CDL training.  Here are some of their answers.

Pre-Trip Inspection:

With so many parts and possible defects of a truck, it's easy to believe you’ll never learn every aspect of the pre-trip inspection.

David Bellamy shares an interesting tip – he suggests just memorizing...

There are several perks that come with driving your big rig across the country. We asked the fans of our Driver Solutions Facebook page to share what they enjoy most about their truck driving jobs. Here are some of their answers...

Truck Drivers Are Paid To Travel

When asked about the benefits of truck driving jobs, many drivers will tell you that traveling is the biggest perk for them. Truck drivers get to see all kinds of exciting and beautiful places that they might never have gotten the...

If you asked CDL training students why they are choosing a trucking career, you can bet two of the most common answers would be good pay and job stability.  You can earn good money in a truck driving job, especially after you build up some experience.  And due to the economy right now, you will have a secure job because truck drivers are in high demand and truck driving jobs need filled. But another perk that is often overlooked by new and inexperienced truckers is the freedom that comes with...

1. Driver Solutions students will be qualified for a position prior to completion of their truck driver training.
   With Driver Solutions, you’ll know if you’re qualified for a job opportunity with a reputable trucking company before you even begin the training program. Once you submit an online application to Driver Solutions, we’ll work to see if you are qualified to attend the training program.
    
2. Driver Solutions truck driver training program is company sponsored.
   With Driver Solutions, your...