If you’re thinking about getting your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you’ve probably wondered “How much do truck drivers make?” A recent compensation study by the American Trucking Association found that truck drivers average $76,000/year with private fleet drivers earning upwards of $95,000/year.* How much money truck drivers make per year depends on the following factors.How … Continued
Interested in getting a Kansas commercial driver’s license? We’ve outlined the steps you need to follow to get your CDL in Kansas. These include Kansas state requirements, the DOT Physical, the CDL permit test, and entry-level driver training. There are many truck driving job opportunities available once you have a Kansas CDL. Kansas CDL Requirements It … Continued
You might be surprised to find out that truck driving is a good career and will give you more income and freedom than you imagined. If you’re considering a career in trucking, it’s important to know what the pros and cons are. This blog post will explore some of the best benefits and drawbacks for … Continued
Sometimes you need to try a few different careers before finding the one that suites you best. That was the case for Marine veteran Carlin Manendez who recently found a rewarding career as a truck driver. After five years of active duty and three years of guard service, Calvin decided he wanted a new challenge … Continued
This month’s student spotlight features recent CDL graduate, David Barrett, who was awarded a grant to pay for CDL Training. David Barrett of Tulsa, Ok was laid off from his welding job, when the pandemic hit last year. He had hopes of returning to his career once his company was back in operation. When that … Continued
Military veterans have an excellent opportunity to use their GI Bill® benefits to get a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at one of our network schools that accept the GI Bill®. As a military veteran looking to get a CDL and start a career as a truck driver, you want a school that meets the highest … Continued
Driven to Success: Brandon Carney Starting a new career can be time-consuming, costly and stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. Just ask professional driver Brandon Carney. Two years ago he contacted Driver Resource Center about getting his CDL. Brandon was serious about getting to work. He was approved and scheduled for driving school in the … Continued
Each month we’ll be sharing a CDL student success story in our new blog series Driven to Success. We’ll explore not only how they obtained their CDL license, but also the impact it had on their lives and career. Victor’s story in trucking begins two years ago in Miami, FL., where he was working as a … Continued
Are you looking to transition to a new career, but not sure what to do? Consider joining the $791.7 billion transportation industry. A leading employer of Americans, Transportation employs one in thirteen people. Our network of schools are currently enrolling for upcoming classes. You can get your CDL in as little as four weeks, split into … Continued
Don’t worry, CDL School is more affordable than you think and the best part is, you don’t have to do it alone. Our career specialists are here to walk you through the various assistance and financing options. Many of our students utilize an assistance program, whether it is a grant or carrier partnership to help pay for CDL training.