Trucking Industry News and Career Training Information

Knowing What Class When Getting Your Commercial Drivers License
CDL A or CDL B?
What is a CDL License? A Commercial Drivers License, or CDL, allows you to drive larger vehicles such as semi trucks, flatbeds, tanker vehicles, and other larger trucks. A CDL license is truly a good investment in a career, as it opens the possibility of you being allowed to drive trucks meant for many different …
Continue reading “Knowing What Class When Getting Your Commercial Drivers License”
Key Questions Every Driver Should Ask Their Recruiter
20 Questions for your New Employer
If you are looking to start a new career in truck driving, there are a few questions you need to ask any recruiter before you get started. Here is a list of some things you need to know from any new employer: Time on the Road What is your policy regarding pay while on the …
Continue reading “Key Questions Every Driver Should Ask Their Recruiter”
Colorado House Passes Bill to Lower CDL Age Requirement
Efforts to Reduce the Driver Shortage Mean Lower OTR Age Requirements
It’s estimated that the trucking industry will be short 150,000 drivers by 2024. Experts are asking for a change now in order to combat the shortage. Trucking companies already offer higher pay per mile, sign-on bonuses, and health or retirement benefits to attract more drivers. Now, they’re looking to hire from a younger pool of …
Continue reading “Colorado House Passes Bill to Lower CDL Age Requirement”
4 Ways to Be a Better Student During CDL Training
Tips for Becoming a Talented, Knowledgeable, and Safe Driver.
Paying attention in class isn’t fun. It’s just not. The allure of the open road or the desire to get out of an office or classroom was the reason for getting a CDL. But, you find yourself in a classroom. Listening to someone explain things that may seem too obvious or too complicated… And you …
Continue reading “4 Ways to Be a Better Student During CDL Training”
Your Guide to Using Financial Aid for CDL Training
Overcoming one of the most common obstacles to career training education
Finances should never keep you from getting the career you deserve. Luckily, they don’t have to. United States Truck Driving School has many different opportunities available for financial assistance. These include allowances, reimbursements, loans, sponsorship, and others. Here are few ways you can qualify for financial aid when getting CDL training at USTDS. Financial Assistance …
Continue reading “Your Guide to Using Financial Aid for CDL Training”
How to Get the Most out of Your CDL Training
Being Humble and Teachable When Getting your CDL
CDL training will come with a lot of information for prospective truck drivers, and all of it is important. If you’re not careful, certain attitudes and actions may limit your growth in the transportation industry. They may even cause you to fail if you’re not careful. Adopt these practices to make the most of your …
Continue reading “How to Get the Most out of Your CDL Training”