Hey future trucker! Today, we’re gonna dive deep into a topic that has the whole industry talking: hot shot trucking. This is a “hot” topic for a lot of people (pun intended!), but there’s also a lot of mystery surrounding it. Most people don’t fully know what they’re getting themselves into before they actually get […]
Are you a someone who doesn’t mind getting a little dirty whose looking for a career that offers incredible job security, great pay and gets you home every single night? Well driving a garbage truck can be one of the best moves you can make. The most common question we get from students looking to
Hey future trucker! In today’s guide, we’re going to give you the exact explanation of what a CDL Class B vehicle is. Now, “CDL” stands for Commercial Driver’s License. Commercial means that you can make money being a driver. Once you get a CDL, you are officially considered a professional driver and can make a
It can be confusing to figure out whether you need a CDL or if a regular driver’s license is enough. Some box trucks can be driven without a CDL, while others require a Class B license because of their weight or how they are used. The good news is that you do not have to
Earning a CDL is a life-changing investment. Paying for truck driving school can seem confusing. Tuition rates vary wildly, and if you aren’t careful, hidden fees can sneak up on you. Let’s make it easy. Here is a simple guide to how much is CDL school going to costs in 2026, the extra fees you
Let’s be completely honest, no one likes stepping into a clinic or hospital. When your entire trucking career is riding on a doctor’s sign-off, that anxiety hits a whole different level. You are not alone! Every single week at Driving Academy, we meet students battling this exact same fear. They panic about stuff like blood
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
Can Someone With Diabetes Get A CDL License? If you have diabetes and you’re thinking about getting a CDL to become a truck driver, the answer is not always a simple yes or no. The real issue is whether you can meet the medical rules for commercial driving. FMCSA’s current rules definitely allow drivers with
If you’re thinking about becoming a truck driver, in the Garden State, one of the first questions you’ll almost certainly ask is: how much do CDL drivers make in New Jersey? It can be confusing because different sources give you very different numbers. That’s why we put together this article to clear up the confusion,
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Can CDL Training Be Free? For some people, the cost of CDL school can be pretty high. (Even at an affordable trucking institution like Driving Academy) As one of the best truck driving school in the country, we get lots of questions about free CDL training. Is CDL School Free? How To Go To CDL
If you’ve got a felony on your record, and you’re thinking about getting into a high paying trucking career, you might be wondering whether trucking is still an option? The encouraging answer is that, in many cases, YES, you can still get a CDL with a felony. A felony does not automatically block every person
If you want to start career in trucking, transportation, driving a bus or operating any other type of large commercial vehicle, what is the first step?Everything starts with getting your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CDL permit). Your CDL permit is your legal authorization to begin hands-on commercial driver training. Without it, you can’t practice driving a
Starting March 16, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is enforcing a new rule that changes which immigrants qualify for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). If you’re planning to apply to get a CDL or or renew yours, this guide explains exactly what the rule means and whether it affects you. What The
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If you already have a Class B CDL, you’re closer than you think to unlocking higher-paying jobs. Upgrading from Class B to Class A allows you to access more job opportunities and significantly increases your earning potential. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the class B to class A
Does your license have an “E” restriction on it? You might be wondering what it means. Or if you’re like most truck drivers with an E restriction, you only find out what it really means when applying for jobs, and suddenly a recruiter tells you that “We can’t hire you because you can’t drive a
