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 and explore new opportunities. That’s why many choose to open their own truck driving school, to pass on their knowledge to new drivers. Mississippi is a great state to run a commercial driver’s license (CDL) training school.

At Driving Academy, we can help those who have driving experience take the next step in their careers by starting a CDL school franchise in Mississippi.

Why Open Your Own Trucking School?

The ongoing national shortage of trained CDL drivers has contributed to an increase in demand and in driver pay. Between that and the general stability of the profession, you’ll have an easy time pitching class openings to new students.

Another reason to open your own school is that a February 2022 law requires CDL driver training from a certified provider for those interested in getting their commercial driver’s license. This means aspiring truck drivers will need to turn to specific schools like Driving Academy to obtain their licenses.

How to Start a Truck Driving School

Driving Academy offers franchising options for qualified candidates. To start a school, you’ll first need to apply. Fill out the form on our franchise page. This will provide our team with the details we need to get the process started. You’ll then receive a call from a member of our franchise advisor team, who can answer any questions, address concerns, and make sure you qualify.

Once you’ve been accepted, you’ll take our training program to learn everything you’ll need to run a successful Driving Academy franchise. Training will contain a mix of in-person learning at our franchise headquarters in Linden, NJ, and online learning from your own home. We have locations in Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, and Oregon, and we’re providing opportunities to open new sites nationwide.

It’s important to note that those looking to open Driving Academy franchises don’t need to hold their own CDL. However, someone with a CDL must be your head instructor, ensuring your students get the quality training they need from a qualified teacher.

You can also open one of our truck driving schools even if you already own a trucking company. This can be helpful because you’ll already have a fleet of trucks, a yard location, and an experienced team behind you.

Why Starting a Truck Driving School in Mississippi Is a Smart Idea

There are several reasons Mississippi is a prime spot for a new trucking school:

Location

Mississippi’s location gives it specific advantages when it comes to the trucking industry. First, it’s situated near New Orleans, which sits at the mouth of the Mississippi River, allowing goods to make their way across the country. Second, Mississippi features a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico, giving it its own port and access to cargo from around the world. These goods need to be transported to and from the country, meaning trucking is especially vital.

Demand

While there is overall a shortage of truck drivers, Mississippi especially requires qualified candidates. Throughout the state, more than 85% of the communities need trucks to deliver goods, meaning truckers are relied upon every day. This is why one out of every 12 jobs in Mississippi is related to the trucking industry. Because of this, trucking jobs are in demand, meaning you will find plenty of students for your truck driving school.

With great pay, special benefits, and the free lifestyle that the profession comes with, you can trust you’ll find motivated individuals ready for the comprehensive training programs a Driving Academy franchise can provide.

Choose Driving Academy

If you’re interested in starting your own trucking school, you need help from the experts. At Driving Academy, our team is committed to helping you make your school a success. You’ll benefit from our experience and support. We have a teaching system already in place, helping you learn how best to approach your curriculum. This will help ensure students learn the ins and outs of the profession and are ready for the road. Our programs help students get Class A CDLs, Class B CDLs, and Class B CDLs with a Passenger endorsement.

Get Started on Opening Your Truck Driving School Today

If you are an experienced driver looking to make a career change, starting your own truck driving school in Mississippi is a great choice. At Driving Academy, our team can help you learn all you need to know, and we provide franchising opportunities throughout the country. Our in-depth training program will prepare you to run your own franchise, and our guaranteed CDL training programs make it easy to get students on board. Contact us at Driving Academy if you have any questions or are ready to get started.