Category Archives: Choosing A Truck Driving School

5 Advantages of Company Sponsored CDL Programs vs. Private Truck Driving Schools

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Driver Solutions

There are a number of advantages to company-sponsored CDL training over private truck driving schools. Here we’ll talk a little bit about the differences between the two, and why you may find that company-sponsored training is the better way to go. Continue reading →

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What You Need To Know Before Choosing A Truck Driving School

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Tanya Bons

I have been in the truck driver training industry for several years now and it still dumbfounds me as to how individuals choose their truck driving school. Often times they make the least important factors a priority, while failing to evaluate the most important factors properly. You want the best quality education you can get for the money, and most importantly you want to be able to land a job after graduation. Here are some factors to consider when comparing truck driving schools. Continue reading →

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Our Trucking Adventure Begins

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Cathy Rubens

Hello readers. My name is Cathy Rubens. My husband Steve and I started our trucking adventure in October of 2008. These writing will be done in the form of flashbacks, with some things from the past and some things from the present. Steve and I will be writing about the events and happening from our respective points of view. The flashbacks will be stories of happenings and musings from events as remembered by us. Continue reading →

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The Shift From Computers To A Trucking Career Begins

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

Welcome to the first post of what I hope to be a very long series of blog entries by yours truly.  Who am I, you might ask?  Well, I’m known as ‘Old Wolf’, but my real name is Adrian.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Preparing For Your Profession In Truck Driving

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Tanya Bons

Truck driving is a special profession, it’s not for everyone. There are two assumptions about truck driving, first assumption is that you will hop in the truck and no one will see you for months, the second assumption is that … Continue reading →

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CDL Training in Illinois – Illinois Secretary of State Certified Schools

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Tanya Bons

Note: Tanya Bons is the co-owner and co-founder of Spirit CDL Training Services in Belvedire, IL. When shopping for a truck driving school in Illinois, smart students do their research. We always let students know that Eagle Training Services Inc … Continue reading →

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Recruiters, Companies, and Schools – Choosing The Right Path Into Your Trucking Career

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Ranting Warrior

Its funny how much getting started in trucking is so similar to getting started in the military. It takes much thought and soul searching for both, it takes constant nights worrying about if you’re making the right choice, and the most common theme they both share is that you have to wade through the BS that the recruiters try and sell you. Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know Nuthin’ About Trucking – Now What?

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Farmer Bob

Well, I have decided to take the big step and become a trucker. Although  I have wanted to drive for a long time my current job was just too good to quit. After I retired I decided to make the … Continue reading →

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Just an ol’ Trucker Looking at Driving Schools

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Pappy

Me, being an ol’ time trucker, decided I would go take a look at some of the CDL Driving Schools in my area. Here’s a little rundown on what I found – everything from the crooked and filthy, to the big and the beautiful! Continue reading →

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Choosing a CDL Truck Driving School – The First Challenge

Posted on December 16, 2008 by TruckerMike

Many of you are probably searching for a school to obtain your CDL training, so I figured I’d touch on the subject as I’ve done a lot of research on it. It’s a tough task and one that I think is … Continue reading →

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