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For drivers, winter brings unique challenges. Rain, sleet, and snow can quickly turn highways hazardous—sometimes even impassable. Truck drivers, especially, must stay alert and prepared for the [...]

The cost of CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) training varies based on location, program type, and whether it’s offered by a private truck driving school, a community college, or through a [...]

Many veterans wonder if they can use their Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits to attend truck driver training programs. The good news is that the answer is yes—you can absolutely use your GI Bill [...]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, also known as FMCSA, was established on January 1st, 2000 in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. FMCSA’s primary [...]

Getting your CDL is the first step toward beginning your driving career. The CDL you’ll want depends on the driving you would like to end up doing professionally. Also depending on your [...]

An endorsement is an authorization placed on an individual’s CDL permit. That endorsement allows the individual to operate certain types of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). That means every [...]

Many heavy equipment operator jobs require the applicant to be skilled at operating multiple types of vehicles. Many of these vehicles may require a CDL to operate, so it’s smart to get CDL [...]

When preparing for your CDL HAZMAT test, you should study the CDL manual and never look past the importance of a practice test. HAZMAT practice tests will show you what you already know and what [...]

The 3 major classifications of CDL licenses are Class A, Class B and Class C. With a Class A CDL license a driver can use a commercial vehicle (C.M.V.) to pull a trailer over 10,000 pounds. The [...]