Many people who are looking for better income opportunities have considered getting into the trucking industry. As a truck driver, you can earn as much as $40,000 in the first year.  And it gets even better as you gain more experience and continue to advance within the company to positions such as a driver trainer.  The setback, however, in planning to start a career in truck driving is the training cost.

A couple of weeks to a month's worth of training can cost you several thousands of dollars....Read More » »

I had a great experience with Driver Solutions. I attended CDL training in Indianapolis, IN.  I made many friends and made lasting memories. Of course being the only female in my class, made it memorable. I was lucky to experience training with a couple different instructors.

Donna was my main instructor, a totally awesome lady and full of information!  By the second week in trucks, we were better drivers and donna was impressed with our progress, as were we.

Another instructor, Amin, was my...Read More » »

Today, we bring you part 4 of our interview with USA Truck Driver, John Henries.  To get caught up on this complete interview series, check out part 1 here, part 2 here and part 3 here.  The below questions and answers will help you learn more about the trucking lifestyle. 

Q: How do you stay entertained in your truck?

A: I have my computer, TV, and DVD player. I have a microwave and refrigerator for cooking. When I come to a truck stop, I will go in and eat, catch up on Facebook. Facebook is...Read More » »

Today, we bring you part 2 of our interview series with John Henries.  Click here to get caught up with part 1 of our series.


Q: What was your CDL training experience like at Driver Solutions & USA Truck?

A: Training at trucking school was good.  I would recommend it to anyone.  I remember the instructors saying to stay focused and not think too much – just act.  Especially with backing…don’t try to dissect it.  Every instructor was there to help you even if not working directly with you.

At USA...Read More » »

A couple of weeks ago, we posted a 4 part interview with recent trucking school grad and USA Truck driver, John Carpenter.   We set this up as standard interview style with Driver Solutions asking the questions and John providing the answers.  This interview was designed to help those individuals that are considering a trucking career. 

What better way to get first hand information about life as a truck driver than talking directly with real truck drivers?

Overall, this series received over 20...Read More » »

In part 2 of our interview with USA Truck driver, John Carpenter, we discuss life on the road, his training experience with Driver Solutions and advice for those just entering the trucking industry. 

Check out part 1 of our interview here and be sure to check back tomorrow for part 3!

Q: How do you balance your family time with life on the road?

A: Well, for me I have a brother in Houston, Texas and mother in Augusta, Georgia…so everything works out great.  I am able to schedule my visits and use...Read More » »

Today, we bring you part 1 of our 4 part interview with John Carpenter.  John came through the Driver Solutions training program in July of 2010 and has been driivng with USA Truck ever since. 

Find out more about why John decided to get into truck driving, what it's like working for USA Truck, and how many miles he's getting each week. 

Q: What were you doing before trucking and how did you get into it?
A: Well, I will be 36 this year.  Back when I was 18 or 19, I was working for Coca-Cola and...Read More » »

Over the next 4 days, we will be posting an interview series with John Carpenter...

John came through the Driver Solutions Training Program back in July of 2010.  He has been driving with USA Truck ever since. 

We reconnected with John after he stopped by trucking school to visit and checked-in on Foursquare (an app that shares your location with friends).  We were then able to connect with him on Twitter, to schedule an interview to find out how things are going.

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There are many reasons that motivate individuals to become a truck driver.  Some are tired of their 8-5 jobs.  Others were laid off unexpectedly and looking for employment.  Others have retired from their main profession but are still looking for a "second career" to make some additional income.

For all of these reasons and many more, truck driving is a great career choice to pursue.  The rewards of becoming an employee for a company like USA Truck begin in the job description itself - you get...Read More » »

With most CDL training programs, the road leading to a truck driving career is paved with initial expenses.  Even before you can start applying for jobs, you must first attend CDL training and pass the CDL tests.  The fees for enrolling at such schools are not exactly cheap.  In fact, with most trucking schoosl you can expect to pay $4,000 to $6,000 to get started.

As you can imagine, the upfront cost is the main reason that company paid CDL training is very beneficial for someone who's looking...Read More » »