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At CDL.com, we believe that education is of the highest priority in preparing for a safe and lucrative career in truck driving. As a result, we strive to provide easy access to credible and comprehensive truck driver resources. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is predicting that by 2026, employment of Class A licensed drivers of heavy trucks and tractor-trailers will increase by 6%.

The American Trucking Associations also reports that nearly 71% of all freight being transported around the US is through trucks, requiring 3.5 million truck drivers to move 10.5 billion tons of freight every year. Simply put, our country cannot operate without great truck drivers, and trucking remains an invaluable career. Whether you are new to the world of trucking or an experienced driver considering additional endorsements, our CDL resources are here to help.

CDL.com focuses on a single career. Make the most of yours with the info here.

 

General Resources

This section is the perfect blend of trucking resources that provide information for all stages of the process of obtaining and maintaining your Commercial Drivers License. These trucking resources provide crucial information on the process of getting your CDL, from preparing for and passing your Commercial Learner’s Permit exam, to tips on landing that first trucking job after you’ve received your CDL. Under General Resources you will also find CDL resources for preparing for your CDL exam along with online practice exams.

  • Becoming a Truck Driver
  • How Much Do Truckers Make? [& What You Can Do To Earn More Money]
  • Best Truck Driving Jobs [Your Ultimate Guide]
  • How to get a CDL
  • How To Prepare For Your CDL Permit Test [CDL Study Guide]
  • Choosing the Right CDL Training
  • What is a DOT Physical? [Must-Know Insights & Tips]
  • CDL Practice Tests
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  • Types of Trucking Jobs
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  • Employers Offering CDL Paid Training

 

New Driver Resources

These truck driver resources target those who are newly interested in a career in trucking. Trucking Job Opportunities discusses different options for payment of your trucking driving training school, but more importantly illustrates the many different opportunities available in the trucking industry. Some truck driving jobs do not involve as much time behind the wheel, like becoming a recruiter for a trucking company or a big rig mechanic. Checklists are also available for pre-trip inspection of your vehicle.

  • Trucking Job Opportunities
  • How To Get Better Gas Mileage [Semi Truck Fuel Economy Comparison]
  • How To Eat Healthy On The Road [Meals & Snacks For Truckers]
  • Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist

 

Experienced Driver Resources

In addition to valuable CDL resources provided to long-term drivers in the General Resources section, the Experienced Driver section expands on the additional endorsements available for truckers to attain, such as HAZMAT. This trucking resource explains the timeline of getting endorsements, what endorsements are available, details about each, and information on how additional endorsements can benefit you.

  • Available Endorsements
  • How to Start a Trucking Company [Your Go-To Guide]
  • How To Get A Hazmat License [& Why You Need One]

 

The Life of a Truck Driver

This section of our truck driver resources is probably where you will get the most real-life feedback on what it takes to be a trucker and what your daily life will be like. As they say, this is where the rubber meets the road. These CDL resources describe, in a detailed timeline, the long days of a trucker. It also has helpful tips on how to stay in shape during your time on the road with healthy eating tips, ideas for exercises, and an emphasis on taking necessary breaks and getting your much-needed rest. From descriptions of the trucks themselves to how you will get paid, what to expect in your first year, and mistakes others have made that you can try to avoid, this truck driving resource is a must-read for any driver.

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Women in Truck Driving

While trucking is considered a “man’s world,” more and more women are beginning careers in the trucking industry. This section includes truck driver resources that specifically address the strengths of female drivers, promotion of their recruitment to enhance the trucking industry, specific challenges women may face, and why they are the answer to the driver shortage. As with their male colleagues, women can fill many supervisory, managerial, and educational positions as well. There are also organizations that are specifically for women in the trucking business.

  • How Women Truck Drivers are Changing the Industry

 

Being prepared is one of the most important components of being a successful trucker. These truck driver resources provide vital information on the many facets of the trucking industry, and will help you formulate additional questions to pose to veterans of the trucking industry and CDL.com trucking school instructors and fellow students. If you’re ready to start your truck driving adventure, contact CDL today.

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