Over the last 25 years, Driver Solutions has been helping inexperienced drivers develop the skills needed to get a CDL and find a truck driving job.  During that time, we’ve seen it all – tremendous successes and horrible failures.  But really the difference between the successes and failures all comes down to 4 main mistakes.

So here we go - the 4 main mistakes and how to prevent them!
 

Mistake #1 - Not fully understanding the career before getting started

One of the biggest problems that truck...

You've done it -- you've finally made the decision to get a CDL and start truck driving job. Now what?  One decision you must consider prior to CDL training is whether you want to drive solo or as part of a team. There are significant advantages and disadvantages to both. In order to make this decision, you'll want to think about what's important to you in a job and how you work best.

We asked fans of the Driver Solutions Facebook page which driving situation they preferred. Here are some of...

We recently noticed one of the most popular videos on the Driver Solutions website is a brief video covering company paid CDL training.  The reason being, if you are looking to find a truck driver job with no experience, you've likely heard of company paid CDL training, but may not truly understand how it works.

Watch the video below for a brief overview:

4 key points of company paid CDL training:

• it allows you to get a new career started without paying thousands for training
• it helps the trucking...

The Driver Solutions staff loves reading your stories about truck driving school. Everyone has different experiences and reasons for pursuing a new career in truck driving, and it's always interesting to see what people have to say about our program. Here are three success stories sent to us by students just like you...

I Made It!!! Matthew's CDL Training Story

Matthew Bradley, a truck driving student from Benton Harbor, Michigan, set a goal  to get his Class A CDL before his 25th birthday. He...

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

Name: Dawn McDaniel

Caption: I was at Kroger Floral DC in Simpsonville being unloaded and this beautiful sunrise was captured.

Enter Our Trucking Photo Contest
This week Driver Solutions is giving away a RoadPro 12V Frying Pan & RoadPro 12' Extension Cord with Cigarette Lighter Plug, so get out your cameras and keep the photos coming.  You can submit your photos here or post directly to the Driver Solutions Facebook page.

Apply with Driver Solutions
If you're looking for a truck driver job, Driver...