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! Contact us at 619-345-3676 if you are interested in our San Diego Campus, or call 951-344-4827 if you would like to know more about our Riverside Campus.
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United Truck Driving School Will Help Get You a Step Ahead
The outlook for Commercial Truck Driving Jobs are “… expected to increase by 5% from 2014-2024,” says The Occupational Outlook Handbook of The Bureau of Labor Statistics. That 5% translates to “nearly 98,800 new jobs!” Median pay? The same source states on average “$41,340 per year or $19.87 per hour.” Men and women interested in … Continue reading “4 Benefits of CDL Training School”
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Moving Toward YOUR American Dream
So, you’ve started thinking about becoming a truck driver. You want to earn your Commercial Driving License (CDL), that’s a given, but what else have you thought about for your career as it progresses down the road? Have you ever thought about becoming an owner and operator? There are several benefits to taking this career … Continue reading “Is Being an Owner/Operator the Next Step for You?”
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What Not To Do During Your CDL Training
We’ve all been there. You’re in school, staring at a test you’ve just been handed and thinking, “why did I not study more?!” It’s a terrible feeling knowing that you should be prepared but you’re not. If you’re taking a practice test, this may be the best time for it to happen because you still … Continue reading “4 Times You’ll Regret Not Paying Attention in Trucking School”
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Fours Ways to Show Appreciation on Veteran's Day
November 11th. Veteran’s Day. A time when Americans honor those who have served. But what can you really do? What can you do that would say thank you in a better way than just saying so? Here are four ways to thank a veteran, today: 1. Show, Don’t Tell It’s easy to say “thank you”, … Continue reading “Today, Make Sure to Thank a Veteran”
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Is it Possible to Enjoy the Sights as a Trucker?
When you get into your truck for the first time ready to drive across country, you’re probably thinking about the destination. But what about all of the things you’ll pass by on the road? You might be passing through huge cities, national parks or alongside the beach! But will you be able to see all … Continue reading “Touring America While Still on the Job”
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Winter Classes Have Begun at Both School Campuses
Are you interested in completing your CDL Training? At United Truck Driving School, we offer three different CDL training options for all students. These programs have been specially designed to help graduates find a job after completing their training. Here’s what we offer: Class A CDL Training + Passenger Endorsement United’s Class A + Passenger … Continue reading “United Truck Driving is Rolling into the Winter Season”