Trucking Blog - Driving Academy

At CDL Driving Academy, we specialize in comprehensive, hands-on CDL training designed to help students earn their commercial driver’s license and launch a rewarding career in the trucking industry. Our blog is your go-to resource for expert CDL tips, industry news, trucking career advice, and updates on CDL license requirements. Whether you’re preparing for the CDL permit test or exploring job opportunities for Class A or Class B drivers, you’ll find valuable guidance right here—backed by decades of driving and teaching experience.

How many truck drivers are in the US? Explore the latest statistics, including truck driver employment by state.

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When you start driving a commercial truck, road signs take on a whole new meaning. Knowing which signs apply to your truck is an important . . .

A lot of folks walk into our school because they’re tired of working hard at jobs that lead nowhere. Working fifty or sixty hours every . . .

Compare 2026 CDL license, permit, skills test and endorsement fees across all 50 states and DC, with links to official licensing sources.

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How much do truck drivers make in your state? Compare 2026 pay in all 50 states and DC using BLS, Indeed and Salary.com data. National . . .

Find free CDL manuals for all 50 states and Washington, DC. Access official DMV handbook PDFs, state licensing agency links, and CDL practice tests in . . .

Getting your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) is one of the first steps toward becoming a truck driver. But before you can start practicing behind the . . .

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on October 5, 2026, aimed at lowering diesel costs by temporarily expanding access to red-dyed diesel for highway . . .

If you’re thinking about becoming a truck driver right now, there’s probably one question you’ve heard more than once: “What happens when the trucks start . . .

The demand for commercial drivers in Florida has never been higher, but stepping into the cabin of a semi-truck takes more than just knowing how . . .

Truck driving can be a rewarding career. It can also be stressful. Drivers may spend long hours on the road. Some drivers spend days away . . .

Have you heard the massive news shaking up the trucking industry? On Monday, August 31st, 110 CDL schools just got shut down overnight. This dramatic . . .

Updated September 10, 2026 EZ Wheels Driving School, Start CDL Inc. and Punjabi School of CDL Inc. are among the New Jersey CDL training providers . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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