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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Earning Additional Endorsements for your Trucking Career
Updated Sept. 2022 Whether you are just considering your options or already have a CDL and wish to further your career, you need to know how to obtain extra CDL endorsements. Even if you never use them, having an endorsement can give you options for better jobs and pay. The ELDT mandate has changed how … Continue reading “How to Obtain CDL Endorsements”
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Your Next Steps to Earning Your CDL
Updated November 2019 A lot of students are concerned with what will happen if they fail their CDL Exam. The truth is you are not alone. Many people have failed their CDL tests for a number of reasons. Some are not great test takers or some just get nervous. If you do happen to fail … Continue reading “What Happens if I Fail my CDL Test?”
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How Women Have Shaped the Trucking Industry
Updated March 2025 Though trucking is often viewed as a man’s job, there are more women in trucking than ever before – and for good reason! When it comes to hitting the road as a CDL driver, it’s never been easier for women to enter the field, thanks to the women who have paved the … Continue reading “From Past to Present: Women Who Paved the Way”
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Night Truck Driving: Things to Remember
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”
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Understanding the Future of the Trucking Industry
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”
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How to Stay Safe During the Winter Months
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”