Jonathan Marques

Jonathan Marques is the founder and CEO of Driving Academy, the best commercial truck driving school in the country! As an instructor and certified CDL examiner with decades of experience, he has helped teach 1000's of students the knowledge they need to pass their CDL exams. From the headquarters in Linden NJ, his goal is to help get 1 million people on the "Road to Freedom" by earning their CDL and taking the first steps to become a truck driver.

What Is A Class A CDL?

So you know you want to become a professional truck driver? In order to do that, you’re going to need to get a commercial driver’s license. Now, for us here at Driving Academy, we always recommend students get a Class A Commercial Drivers license. And in response it’s not uncommon to get asked the question […]

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Military CDL

Driving Academy Earns Military Friendly® School Silver and Military Spouse Friendly® School Recognition

Linden, NJ / March 25, 2026/ Driving Academy is proud to announce that it has earned the 2026–2027 Military Friendly® School Silver designation in recognition of its commitment to helping veterans transition into civilian careers through hands-on, career-focused CDL training. The school was also recognized as a  Military Spouse Friendly® School. This recognition highlights Driving

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New FMCSA Final Rule

What Is The FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule?

Beginning March 16, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is enforcing a new rule that significantly changes how non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) are issued in the United States. This final rule reshapes eligibility for foreign drivers and affects how states verify lawful immigration status before issuing, renewing,

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How to Start a Truck Driving School in Mississippi

How to Start a Truck Driving School in Mississippi Few professions offer the freedom and sense of pride you’ll find with truck driving. Being able to go out on the open road and knowing your hard work helps bring much-needed products to consumers is a satisfying career. However, some drivers want to further their careers

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