Here towards the end of 2022, CDL-A truck driver training programs vary considerably in cost from between about $2,000-$8000. As reference, we researched the cost of programs at trucking schools [...]
For drivers, winter can cause many problems. Rain, sleet, and snow make roads dangerous and slippery, and sometimes altogether impossible to drive on. Truck drivers, especially, must be prepared [...]
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 [...]
Many people have asked us whether or not you can use your Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits for attending truck driver training programs. The short answer – yes. Your GI Bill can help [...]
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 [...]