GCWR stands for Gross Combined Weight Rating. In the trucking industry, the GCWR is the absolute maximum allowable weight of your entire rig combined. This means the total weight of your towing vehicle (the truck) PLUS the total weight of your loaded trailer. Your GCWR includes absolutely everything rolling down the highway: The weight of […]
If you are looking for a career that offers incredible job security, great pay, and gets you home every single night, driving a garbage truck is one of the best moves you can make. The most common question we get from students looking to enter the waste management industry is: Do garbage men need a
If you are thinking about getting your CDL, you probably have one thing holding you back: Will I ever get to see my family if I drive a truck? This is one of the most common questions we hear from new students. The truth is, truck driving is not a standard 9-to-5 desk job. However,
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
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, one of the first questions you’ll 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, and explain how much CDL drivers
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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’re thinking about becoming a truck driver, one of the first questions you probably have is how fast you can get a CDL. For many new drivers, the process can move faster than expected. How Fast Can You Get Your CDL License? What Is The Average Length Of CDL Training? The length of CDL
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,
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
