CAREER TRAINING RESOURCES

Once you go to school and complete your CDL training, starting as an Over-The-Road (OTR) truck driver can be the long-term key to getting a gig driving commercial trucks more locally in the future. Starting As An OTR Trucker As an Over-The-Road (OTR) Trucker, you will generally be hauling heavy loads over long distances, crisscrossing …

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Going back to school as an adult is a big decision. Making that decision means asking some questions for yourself. Is it worth the time and effort?  Can I afford it? Is it easier to just get by with my current job? Are there other opportunities available to me? Going to trucking school carries the …

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If your military service is ending and you’re looking for a new career, don’t dismiss the trucking industry.  Not only are your military skills transferable, but as a veteran, you may be eligible to use funding through the Veterans Administration to start your career in the civilian workforce. United States Truck Driving School participates in programs …

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As a military veteran transitioning to civilian life, you may be wondering what career path is next. The skills you learned in the military are easily transferable to the trucking industry. For this reason, you might want to consider a career in commercial trucking. The need for truck drivers is at an all-time high. Currently, there is a nationwide …

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With the high demand for truck drivers, it’s a great time to start a new career in the trucking industry. Most people think of a trucking career as driving solo, but what if you don’t really want to go it alone? Consider the option of pairing up with a partner and driving as a team. …

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While there are many industries that have a surplus of qualified applicants vying for a few available positions, the trucking industry isn’t one of them. Companies that hire truckers are desperate to fill driver shortages. Why the Shortage? One of the biggest factors of the driver shortage is the age of current drivers. Many of …

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