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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.

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    Stevens Transport Offers Up to $4,000 in CDL Tuition

    Paying for CDL training up front is one of the biggest reasons people put off starting a trucking career. CDS Tractor Trailer Training has a solution. Through a new partnership with Stevens Transport, one of the top trucking companies in the country, qualified students can get most of their tuition covered before they even start […]

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    Indeed Places Trucking Second on Best Jobs List

    Looking for a career that offers six-figure earning potential without a four-year degree? Owner-operator trucking jobs claimed second place on Indeed’s best jobs in America list, with median salaries hitting $160,000 and job growth soaring 34%. It’s important to note this isn’t an entry-level opportunity. Owner-operator status is reached after years of professional driving experience, […]

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    Requirements to Become a Truck Driver

    Getting a CDL in Virginia is more straightforward than most people expect. The process breaks down into seven clear steps: choose your CDL class, meet basic requirements, get your Commercial Learner’s Permit, pass your DOT physical, complete your training, pass your skills test, and start your career. Most people with no prior commercial driving experience […]

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    Class A and Class B Driving Jobs

    For many people, CDL jobs begin with over-the-road positions. But there are many truck driving job types out there that can help you build experience, driving skills, and knowledge. For someone stuck in a low-paying job they don’t like, a commercial driver’s license can change their career outlook quickly, and with many options. Class A […]

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    Understanding the Difference Between Licenses

    Are you considering a career as a commercial driver? A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is the first step, but should you pursue a Class A or Class B license? This guide breaks down the differences between the two license types and can help you decide which license matches your goals, lifestyle, and income expectations in […]

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    What Endorsements You Can Get

    CDL endorsements open doors to specialized positions that those with only a basic CDL cannot access. These additional qualifications let you operate specific vehicles and haul cargo types that standard CDL holders aren’t authorized to handle. Drivers who want to level up their career pursue endorsements and pursue the higher-paying trucking jobs that come with […]