Diesel Truck Driver Training School

People are often confused when it comes to drivers licenses and truck driving. You don’t need a commercial drivers license (CDL) just because you drive a truck. You only need a commercial drivers license if the trucks you are driving meet certain conditions. For most states, if a truck and trailer combination weighs more than [...]

If you’re looking to become a truck driver, then you’re going to need a good truck driver training school. While it would be handy to have a truck driver training school just down the road, the reality is that you may have to travel in order to attend such a school. Daily travel can be [...]

Why do people choose the wrong truck driving schools? The answer is somewhat simplistic – because they have the wrong expectations. Some people look at a truck driving school with one objective, to gain a commercial drivers license. Others select a school because they make some sort of promise about employment following their training. They [...]

When attempting to gain a commercial drivers license, you will need to pass a series of tests. One of the tests you need to pass is a pre-trip inspection. Fail this test and you will not be able to complete the remainder of your CDL tests. A pre-trip inspection is not a normal part of [...]

There’s more to becoming a successful truck driver than just passing a few tests. In fact, that’s the easy part. Of course, with a commercial drivers license, you’re in a position to seek out employment as a truck driver, and in the big picture, that too is easy. What can make or break a new [...]

How do you avoid an accident? Simple answer – by knowing what causes the accident and taking special care to avoid that circumstance. When it comes to truck driving safety, there’s a lot at stake. Your life, the lives of others on the road, and of course the safety of your truck and its load [...]

One of the most frequently asked questions from students undertaking truck driver training are those related to employment options. As a graduate of Diesel Truck Driver Training School, you will have the skills and knowledge to enter a wide variety of truck driving jobs. Experience is always a limiting factor when first starting out in [...]

Training for a new career can be costly, and often the rewards don’t relate to the costs incurred. When training to become a truck driver, there are three components that need consideration – how long the training is, what sort of income you can earn shortly after training, and what your course fees actually cover. [...]

What is the community’s general opinion about truck drivers? In many cases, especially when it comes to long distance truck drivers, the perception is one of a rough and tough foul mouthed individual who spends most of his life in a greasy singlet and shorts drinking beer and chasing women – oh, and a road [...]

Obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) is a little different than obtaining a standard car license. Holders of a CDL need to pass Department of Transport (DOT) medical tests along with a drug test. You will also need to pass several written and practical tests. Below are the steps required to receive a CDL. Recommended [...]