CAREER TRAINING RESOURCES

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.

  • Truck Driver Salary: A Closer Look

    What is your salary potential in the trucking industry?

    Updated August 2021 The trucking industry is continuing to grow, and the salaries are steady right along with it. Building a successful career as a truck driver requires hard work and dedication, but the rewards can be great! It is always important to understand your salary options when starting a new career. So the important […]

  • CDL Training: Head Back to School

    School is starting and so can you!

    No, this doesn’t mean you get to go back to Kindergarten or that you need to take those math classes again! But think about it, if your kids are already in school for 7-8 hours per day, wouldn’t it be a great time to get back to training for your new career? This is the […]

  • The Ego Becomes the Downfall of Most CDL Students

    Making the Most of Your CDL Training

    You have decided you are ready to take the exciting step of securing your Commercial Driver License (CDL), now what? One option for securing your CDL in the state of Virginia is to pass a state-approved driver education program designed specifically for commercial motor vehicles. CDS Tractor Trailer Training is an approved CDL training school […]

  • New Driver: Tips for Navigating Construction

    Staying Safe and Watching the Roads in Construction Zones

    Road work can be nerve-wracking for even the most experienced drivers. Rookie drivers are sure to experience some extra anxiety when navigating construction zones. Being prepared and understanding your options to safely drive through the orange cones, can not only keep you safe but others around you as well. Here are a few tips to […]

  • Pros and Cons of Team Driving

    Team or Solo Driving: Understanding Which is Best for You?

    One of the benefits of the trucking industry is being able to have a say in what your career will look like. One of the decisions you will have to make is if you want to drive solo or with a partner. Traveling might be easier with a partner. Then again, you might be the […]

  • What Would Happen if Trucking Suddenly Stopped?

    How Much Does the Trucking Industry Really Impact our Economy?

    Have you ever counted the number of semi-trucks you pass on your way to work or on a vacation? Probably not. The reality is, most of us do not notice the impact the trucking industry has on the society we live in. Truck drivers deliver over 10 billion tons of product each year. This adds […]

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