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A Guide To Using Our Free Online CDL Training Program

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ahmalia

With a mountain of information to learn during your CDL training, TruckingTruth’s free online cdl training program is the way to go! Here’s an overview of the program and some tips and advice for getting the most out of it. Continue reading →

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Truck Driver Training – The Beginning

Posted on April 16, 2012 by BlueHillsTrucker

Getting started with CDL training meant a ton of bookwork in the beginning, working outside in temps below zero, and busting up some drive trains. Continue reading →

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CDL Training Has Begun For ‘The Blue Hills Trucker’

Posted on April 11, 2012 by BlueHillsTrucker

I’m a 45 year-old substitute teacher who’s finished week 12 of a 16-weekend truck driving program at a technical college in northern Wisconsin. Here’s the beginning of my journey into a career in trucking. Continue reading →

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What Causes People To Fail CDL School?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by TruckerMike

Everyone who decides to get their truck driving career going has to pass their CDL training first, and the vast majority of people do. But unfortunately, there are those who do not. We all worry about whether or not we’ll get through truck driving school, and what the biggest pitfalls are to avoid. Here’s some great advice for getting through truck driving school with flying colors. Continue reading →

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4 Mistakes That Cause Students To Fail CDL Training & How They Can Be Prevented

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Driver Solutions

While the majority of students have success during their time at CDL training, there are others who come up short in their quest to become a professional truck driver. So, why do they fail? And how can it be prevented? Let’s take a look at the four most common mistakes and how to prevent them. Continue reading →

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Financing Options For Truck Driving School

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Tanya Bons

There are numerous options for funding your tuition to truck driving school and in this article Tonya Bons of Spirit CDL Training lists a whole slew of options including grants, student loans, tuition reimbursement, and many more. Continue reading →

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A Trainer’s Perspective On Teaching Students How To Shift

Posted on September 7, 2011 by TruckerMike

Today, I became a fully certified CDL instructor (woo hoo!). It feels very strange to be teaching students how to shift a truck when it feels like I just got my CDL license last week. Of course, I’ve had my license for over two and a half years now, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. 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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The Completion Of CDL Training (After A Lot Of Stress!)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Philosopher Paul

I completed my truck driver training last week and got my CDL. I also got hired by the two best companies that were recruiting from my school. Overall it went well but there were some really tough teachers to deal with and not everyone made it through. Continue reading →

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More Boot Camp Stories From My Time In A Company-Sponsored CDL Training Program

Posted on December 20, 2010 by SharBear

Going through a company-sponsored CDL training program is no bed of roses. Here are some of my experiences and some challenges you can expect to face. Continue reading →

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An Intro To Big Trucks And Truck Driving School Part III – The CDL Exam

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Brian Laine

After exploring the operation of a big rig and taking a drive, it’s time to take the CDL exam and wrap up this series with some thoughts about the process of getting your CDL. Continue reading →

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Trucking School Part III – Boot Camp

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Rick Huffman

Almost everyone is abysmal at 45° angle backing to start with, and I was no exception. However, I was not the only one having difficulty. Alan even resorted to mathematical solutions to crack this puzzle, but it didn’t seem to help either of us. But a couple of great instructors stepped in and helped get us going in the right direction. Continue reading →

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Attending Truck Driving School Part I

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Rick Huffman

Priceville, Alabama was where my trucking adventure began. A Super 8 motel room would be my home for the next three weeks while I attended CDL school. I did not know what to expect on the first day, but I met a wide range of personalities in the other students. It was incredible to see the diversity. Continue reading →

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Advice For Truck Driving School Students

Posted on November 17, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

This is a summary of what I’ve learned from many experienced truckers on TruckingTruth, plus the perspective I’ve gained as my husband went through the classroom training during August-September, 2009.
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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Days 18 & 19

Posted on November 11, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

I have to admit there have been times, during the first 3 weeks of this experience, where I began to feel that the entire trucking industry might be orchestrated by a bunch of mad scientists conducting some kind of evil psychological experiment. And we (the students, drivers and their families) are their human guinea pigs. ;) Seriously though, it’s been a wild little ride so far, and I’m sure that will continue. Here’s more…… Continue reading →

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