At Driving Academy, we help New Jersey students explore realistic ways to pay for CDL training before tuition becomes the reason they put a new career on hold. Driving Academy is a GI Bill-approved CDL school, and we partner with WIOA progam, local unemployment offices, and the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to […]
You already know how to follow procedures, operate under pressure, complete inspections, and handle responsibility as a veteran. That’s why you want to get into trucking. The problem is that the civilian CDL process can be very confusing. You may need permits, knowledge tests, road testing, training requirements, state paperwork, and benefit approvals before you
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The short answer is yes. Truck driving can be a good career if you want to start working without earning a four-year degree, enjoy working independently, and can handle the responsibilities of operating a commercial vehicle. The trucking industry remains the foundational backbone of the American economy, moving over 70% of all freight in the nation.
Yes, truck drivers are still in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 237,600 openings for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers every year between 2024 and 2034. Those openings will come from a combination of industry growth, drivers retiring, workers changing careers, and trucking companies replacing drivers who leave their positions. However, demand
Over-the-road trucking, commonly called OTR trucking, involves transporting freight across long distances, often through several states. OTR drivers may remain on the road for days or weeks before returning home. OTR trucking is also known as long-haul trucking. Instead of completing routes within one city or region, OTR drivers may travel hundreds or thousands of
If you’re getting ready to head to the DMV for your CDL permit, one of the first things you want to know is exactly what you’re walking into. How many questions are on the test? This guide breaks down every section of the exam, the exact number of questions per section, the passing score you
If you’ve finally received your CDL license from the DMV and noticed a “Z” printed in the restrictions column, you’re probably wondering what it means and whether it’s going to affect your career. The short answer is yes, it does limit you, but it’s one of the more straightforward CDL restrictions to remove, and you’re
Hey future trucker, if you’re looking at your CDL and you see the letter “L” printed under the Restrictions column, I want you to know two things right away. First, you are not alone! This is one of the most common restrictions we see on new drivers’ licenses. Second, it is absolutely removable. It just
We all know getting that CDL license in your hand is an incredible feeling. But if you aren’t careful about the specific equipment you use during your state DMV exam, you might look at the front of your CDL license and notice a letter stamped under the “Restrictions” column. A cdl restriction acts as a
If you look closely at your commercial driver’s license, you might see a small letter “K” printed under the restrictions section. For many truck drivers, that single letter is a major roadblock to their career. A “K” restriction locks you into driving within the borders of a single state, completely cutting you off from high-paying
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Meeting the FMCSA vision requirements is a mandatory step in earning your CDL and obtaining your DOT medical card. Whether you have 20/20 vision or rely on prescription eyewear, you must demonstrate the ability to see clearly at distance. The good news? Most people pass without any issues at all. And even if your vision
A common questions we get from people who want to get into trucking is: Can you get a CDL license if you already have points on your regular driver’s license? The short answer? Yes, in most cases, you can. But there’s a lot more to the story, and I want to make sure you understand
If you’ve been driving a truck for a company and you’re hungry for more money and freedom, then there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term owner-operator thrown around. But what does it actually mean? And is it the right move for you? Here at Driving Academy, we’ve helped over 10,000 students get their CDL
One of the questions we hear all the time is whether you need a high school diploma to get your CDL and start training. NO, you don’t need a high school diploma or GED to get a CDL. The requirements to get a CDL license is based on age, licensing, medical qualification, training and passing
Getting a CDL in Pennsylvania can feel like a lot to take on, especially when you start looking into everything PennDOT requires: the permit tests, training hours, skills test, it adds up fast. Most people don’t know where to begin, and that’s completely normal. The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out
