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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Explore your options with your CDL!
Updated December 2019 If you have ever thought about getting your CDL license, now is an excellent time to do so! CDL jobs range from cross-country haul trucking to part-time work delivering in your local area, you can do it all! There are several outstanding Class A and Class B CDL job opportunities to choose … Continue reading “What Are My Trucking Job Opportunities?”
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What to expect in your CDL training
As someone looking to start their CDL training, you may be wondering if you’ll be able to observe other drivers before getting behind the wheel. The short answer is yes! At United Truck Driving School you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to observe other truck drivers including both your classmates and instructors with years of experience … Continue reading “Learning from Experienced Truck Drivers”
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CDL training designed for your Busy Schedule!
The first step toward becoming a professional truck driver is to start your CDL training. Driving a tractor-trailer is no simple task, there is a specific level of training and knowledge required in order to do the job correctly. There are a couple of different types of commercial drivers license (CDL) out there and each one … Continue reading “How Long Does CDL Training Take?”
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How Military Skills can be used in Trucking
Finding a job can be difficult for anyone, but this can be an especially difficult task for military veterans. After serving in the military it can be hard to decide where exactly your career will go next. You may not even know what kind of job you’d like or how you can apply the skills … Continue reading “Trucking: The Perfect Career for Military Veterans”
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Getting Ready for Cold Weather Driving
For most truck drivers around the US, cold weather is just around the corner. The elements that come along with winter can make a truck driver’s job a bit more challenging. Knowing what to expect from the harsh conditions and preparing ahead of time will keep you safe (and warm) this winter season! Create Winter … Continue reading “How to Prepare Your Truck (and Yourself) for Winter”
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Getting On Board With the New ELD Mandate
The new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is part of MAP-21 and it states that the records of duty status (RODS) must now be filed through an electronic means that creates a safer work environment for all drivers. The ELD law specifies that electronic records of RODS must now be kept of the time that … Continue reading “What is the ELD Mandate?”