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...
I worked at a dead end job for the last 14 years...wasn't happy
where I was in my life and wanted a change. I searched the internet
for something new, that's when I saw Driver Solutions website...I
gave it a look and went for it. I have always wanted to drive truck
and here I am...Im 40 years old and about to live the dream! It's
never too late to start a new career. Do something that makes you
happy and enjoy getting up everyday looking forward to what new
things you will see and will come in...
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...
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....Read More » »
If you're considering a career in the transportation industry, of
course you're going to wonder about truck driving
pay.
As an entry level truck driver, you can make between
$35,000 to $40,000 in the first year. For a job
which requires no previous experience, this is a solid starting
salary.
The other thing to consider when discussing truck driver pay is the
potential to advance and make more money. While it may seem
like just a truck driving...Read More » »
Becoming a truck driver takes a lot of focus. During truck driving
school, you must focus on developing the skills you
need to successfully get a CDL license. In order to do this
in just 3-4 weeks, all distractions must be removed. You can
do this by getting all other areas of your life in order.
Make sure your family life is in a good state, you've budgeted for
training and most importantly that you're truly ready to make the
commitment to make a career change.
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...Read More » »
Whether you're considering a career in truck driving, currently in
truck driving school, or you're out on the road, you're probably
wondering where your truck driving job will take you.
Maybe the United States, Canada, Mexico…or Iraq.
In this blog post, we welcome back our guest video blogger Jerry
Ott, who you'll remember is also known as "Bullfrog" to his friends
and peers. A couple weeks ago, Jerry gave us some background on his
career as a truck driver in Canada. He regularly posts videos...Read More » »
1. Career Opportunities are
Available
Let's face it, there still aren't a lot of jobs available in
today's economy. If you've seen your "field dry up" and
are searching for something new, a truck driving job may be a good
choice. As one student says in the video - it's either truck
driving or something in the medical field and a trucking career is
much easier to get started.
2. You Get to See the Country Some drivers go as far as to call it a "paid vacation," but one
thing is for sure - if...
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