Well, we're almost to the end of the truck driving school journey
for Matt from Lexington, Kentucky and Morry from Atlanta,
Georgia. It's time for the final test...the CDL skills
test.
They are both scheduled to take their test at 10:00 AM.
Will they pass?
Find out if they passed by watching the video
above!
For those of you just joining us, we've been following Morry and
Matt for 3 weeks now since the start of truck driver training. They've worked
hard over the last few weeks, put in the...Read More » »
We've been following Morry and Matt through CDL training for
about 3 weeks now. Soon they will be taking the
CDL skills test and the tension is mounting!
Will all of their hard work pay off? Will they pass
and obtain a CDL license?
Throughout the past 3 weeks they've worked in the classroom to
study for the CDL permit test. They've practiced the
pre-trip inspection time and time again. They've honed their
driving skills on the range focusing on key items like 4 point
brake checks, backing...Read More » »
Today, I ran across an article that I was very excited to
read. The title of the article was 3 Ways to Avoid an Accident - What Truck Driving Schools Don't
Tell You. Clever title, I must say so myself.
I thought for sure I was going to get some great information to
share with our readers and maybe even something to pass along to
CDL instructors to ask for their input.
Instead, I found an article that included only very basic
information that any trucking school should cover. In fact,
some of...Read More » »
Driver
Solutions has been hard at working putting together a great
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by checking out our new video library.
This collection of over 50 truck driving videos includes everything
from how much money you will make in your first year as a truck
driver to what you will learn during each week of training.
Watch as we talk with students going through training,...Read More » »
During truck driver training
school, students learn all about the critical safety
procedures that help make sure they are prepared to driver an
18-wheeler. Not only is driving a big rig a huge
responsibility for the driver, the driver is also taking a
responsibility for the other motorists on the road. Operating
a big diesel engine with a 10 speed transmission attached to a 53’
long trailer isn't easy, which is why CDL training is so
important.
But keeping the roads safe isn't entirely up to...Read More » »
Are you ready
to start a career in truck driving? Truck driving is a stable job
offering many benefits to those looking for a change. Most
companies even offer bonuses to their top performing truck
drivers. One thing is for sure about life on the road - there
will never be boring days in your career in truck
driving as every day is a new adventure.
To become a truck driver, you first
have to get your commercial driver's license. This is a license
that allows you to legally drive an 18 wheeler...
Are you ready to begin your
trucking career? While it may seem that it's simply driving a
truck, there is a lot involved in operating an 18 wheeler.
You need to have in-depth knowledge on how to handle a semi truck
safely on the open road. If you are looking to get started,
enrolling in a trucking school should be your
next move.
There are many truck driving trainingschools out there now and choosing one can be a difficult
decision. And for that, here is a list of questions you
should...Read More » »
Driving a semi truck is not an easy
task. Many CDL training students are very surprised by all of
the information taught at semi
truck driving school. It’s not easy for just
anyone to hop behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler and hit the road.
There are many things involved in getting that truck from
point A to point B. Here are some essential things you will learn
in a semi truck driver
school:
general knowledge on semi-trucks
mechanical know-how on how to operate a semi-truck (ex. air
brakes and...
The world we live in is constantly
changing and has become adaptive to the different signs of the
times. Truck driving was accepted to be a man's job until 1929,
when the first woman truck driver, Lillie
Elizabeth Drennan, hit the open road. Since
then, more career opportunities have been created for women in the
trucking profession and it is no longer uncommon to see a woman
behind the wheel of a big rig.
Prior to gaining
the right qualifications to find trucking jobs to fit your skills,
enrolling in a semi truck driving school is a
must to get the experience needed. There are some things that you
need to learn before applying for your dream truck driving
job.
With student truck driving
jobs, you get first hand experience on what a truck
driver does in different rigs and with different loads.
Truck driver training often includes learning how to read maps,
learning what are the HazMat regulations...Read More » »
Instead, I found an article that included only very basic
information that any trucking school should cover. In fact,
some of...
To become a truck driver, you first
have to get your commercial driver's license. This is a license
that allows you to legally drive an 18 wheeler...
Are you ready to begin your
trucking career? While it may seem that it's simply driving a
truck, there is a lot involved in operating an 18 wheeler.
You need to have in-depth knowledge on how to handle a semi truck
safely on the open road. If you are looking to get started,
enrolling in a 
Driving a semi truck is not an easy
task. Many CDL training students are very surprised by all of
the information taught at 
The world we live in is constantly
changing and has become adaptive to the different signs of the
times. Truck driving was accepted to be a man's job until 1929,
when the first woman truck driver, 
Prior to gaining
the right qualifications to find trucking jobs to fit your skills,
enrolling in a 
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