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No matter where you go today, you will see long-haul trucks loaded with materials, freight, and all manner of goods; delivering across town, across the state, or even across the country. Today’s professional truck driver operates a “rig” that is tremendously different from where trucking started! THE EARLY DAYS In the early 1900’s, most trucks

Every day, you see them.  Long shiny trucks that roll along the highway.  Sometimes, there’s only one. Sometimes, they roll in convoys of multiple trucks. Some people love to watch them; some people wish they would stay off of the highway. Which one are you? Most of the time, the people who don’t like trucks

Diesel Truck Driver Training School does everything it can do to ensure the success of our students. That includes offering financial assistance and employment assistance for long after you graduate and receive your Class-A CDL license. One thing, however, sets us apart from other truck driver training schools. We invest ourselves in your success in the classroom

Congratulations! You have decided to take the plunge and enter the exciting world of truck driving. The next step is to get your Class A CDL license, but how do you go about doing that? First, you will need to obtain your Class A CDL permit. Once you have that, you can sign up for

If you are thinking about or have already gotten your Class-A CDL License, it is important to also consider what endorsements may be required in addition to your license. As a truck driver, you may be required to transport materials or products that require an additional endorsement. Here is a quick list of the federal

When considering a career in the transportation industry, it is important to determine whether you are required to have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Most commercial truck driving companies require drivers to have a Class-A CDL License. Here are a few tips on how to obtain this license: Where to Start? Often, you’ll be required to

Have you been thinking about a career in the trucking industry but were unsure about how to pay for training? Our Financial Assistance department can help you figure it out. Since they work with all types of loan and grant programs, they already are familiar with the various options and can point you to the

Once in a while you still run across somebody who says, “I already know how to drive a truck because I rode along with my Grandpa on his run” or something similar. Sure, that person might know how to drive Grandpa’s truck, but that isn’t enough for having a career in trucking. Basic CDL Skills

Sometimes “free classes” get a bad reputation for not being worth the cost. If it is free, some folks figure it can’t be good. But in the case of Diesel Truck Driver Training School’s free CDL permit training class,  those folks are wrong. Worth The Time The CDL permit training class is one day, from

When you graduate from Diesel Truck Driver Training School, you don’t just walk away with a diploma that gathers dust in a file. You have the skills and the assistance you need to start a career that can be maintained throughout the changes your situation may hold. Why? Three reasons: Soft Skills Training Personal Career