CDL Training Resources & Trucking Career News
Helpful Information About Truck Driving Careers
Check out this selection of articles below to learn more about career choices and how to prepare for in-demand job opportunities within the trucking industry. Then, when you’re ready to get started with your CDL Training, give us a call! If you are interested in learning more information about our San Diego and Riverside Campuses, contact us today 619-345-3676.
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Soft Skills That Help New Drivers Stand Out
Earning a commercial driver’s license is a big step, but it is only one part of getting hired. Trucking companies look at more than a driver’s ability to back up a trailer or pass a skills test. Recruiters also want to know if a new driver will show up on time, communicate well, and represent … Continue reading “How to Get Hired as a CDL Driver”
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The three parts every CDL candidate has to pass, and how each one is scored
Key Takeaways The CDL skills test has three required parts: the vehicle inspection, the basic control skills test, and the on-road driving test. A candidate must pass all three to earn a commercial driver’s license. A candidate who fails the pre-trip inspection part does not move on to the rest of the test. The basic … Continue reading “What Does the CDL Skills Test Include?”
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What CDL Drivers in California Need to Know
Key Takeaways Pre-trip inspections are a federal requirement enforced through California’s DMV, with real consequences for drivers and CDL candidates. Here is what to know heading into 2026. Federal law requires a pre-trip inspection before every shift, after picking up a new trailer, and after any 10-hour break. California’s DMV cross-checks ELD data during audits, … Continue reading “Pre-Trip Inspections in 2026”
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For the Miles You Drive and the Sacrifices You Make
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026 runs from September 13 to 19. The American Trucking Associations set this year’s theme as “For the Miles You Drive and the Sacrifices You Make.” It’s a fitting message. Professional drivers haul close to 11 billion tons of freight every year and account for more than 70% of all … Continue reading “National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026”
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A Step-by-Step Guide
Trucks move about 70% of the freight in the United States. That makes commercial truck drivers some of the most in-demand workers in the country. Getting a California commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the first step toward a stable, well-paying career in trucking. The process includes meeting age and health requirements, completing federally required training, … Continue reading “How to Get Your Commercial Driver’s License in California”
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Everything You Need To Know
A Class A CDL represents the highest level of commercial driving certification. Major carriers are actively seeking out qualified Class A drivers, and many of our graduates find employment opportunities waiting for them upon completion of their training programs! Getting your Class A CDL opens doors to some of the best paying truck driving careers … Continue reading “What Is a Class A CDL?”