CDL Training Resources & Trucking Career News

Updated October 2024 Driving a semi-truck at night has its advantages, but it also brings its own set of challenges. As the sun sets, visibility decreases, and the risks on the road can increase significantly. To ensure a safe and successful haul, it’s essential to be well-prepared and vigilant! After you earn your Class A … Continue reading “How to Navigate Truck Driving After Dark”

Trucking industry forecasters have just handed trucking companies, nationwide, a peek into the future — and it’s a mighty rosy one for 2018, and beyond. With this heads-up, trucking company owners have begun planning for steady growth. In part, that means purchasing more trucks and trailers, and hiring more drivers. The bearer of the good … Continue reading “A Look at the 2018 Trucking Industry Forecast”

At United Truck Driving School, we keep safety at the forefront of our teaching. Especially as an OTR truck driver, sometimes winter weather is hard to escape, and with winter weather comes snow, ice and dangerous conditions. Knowing how to handle these road conditions could potentially save your life or the life of another driver. … Continue reading “5 Tips for Trucking In Winter Weather”

The outlook for Commercial Truck Driving Jobs is “… expected to increase by 4% from 2021-2031,” says The Occupational Outlook Handbook of The Bureau of Labor Statistics. That 4% translates to “nearly 90,900 new jobs!” Median pay? The same source states, on average, “$48,310 per year or $23.23 per hour.” Men and women interested in … Continue reading “4 Benefits of CDL Training School”

Do you want to start your truck driving career? Commercial truck drivers are the foundation of the transportation industry in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), truck driving jobs are expected to grow by 2%, creating approximately 30,600 positions. By 2029, the truck driving industry will have acquired 110,00 … Continue reading “Launch Your Professional Driving Career”

Updated August 2024 For many who complete their CDL training, becoming an owner-operator is a compelling career choice. This role offers a blend of independence and entrepreneurial opportunity, allowing you to essentially run your own trucking business! However, there are multiple steps requiring time and financial commitment that you must take following CDL school. If … Continue reading “Is an Owner-Operator Career Right for You?”