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How to Get CDL Endorsements

Each state has a slightly different process when it comes to CDL endorsements, but most have the same testing and endorsement requirements. To apply, provide your CDL application and the required documentation to your local DMV. On your application, you…

What is a Pre-Hire Letter for Truck Drivers?

Trucking companies are experiencing a large driver shortage and are constantly trying to recruit more drivers into their ranks. One of the most common things you will see as a student is a pre-hire letter. A pre-hire letter is a…

Top Reasons to Become a Truck Driver

With a lot of uncertainty in the world, there is one thing you can count on – the daily necessities of food, toilet paper, water, and other common household goods are on the shelves of big-box retailers, and you can…

Types of Trailers You Will Use As a Truck Driver

A truck driver is likely to tow goods of all shapes and sizes, from small items to entire houses, and everything in between. The trucking industry entails driving many types of trucks and hauling trailers loaded with a variety of…

Truck Driving is the Career You’ve Been Waiting For

The order of life a lot of people think of for their career path is graduation from high school, four years in college, then job searching until you land a job related to your field of study. A lot of…

Is it Possible to Get Your CDL With a Felony?

What to expect with a DOT Physical

This page contains the information for what your DOT (Department of Transportation) physical will cover so you can know more about the process. You may be asking “Why is a physical required to become a truck driver?” The answer is…

Why get a Class A CDL?

Thinking about a trucking career, but not sure if you need a Class A or Class B CDL? Getting a Class A CDL at CDL Academy will earn you the highest income! Different classes of CDLs can be confusing, so…

Truck Driver Appreciation Week Declared in Arkansas

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson created Truck Driver Appreciation Week from September 13th through September 19th. In his proclamation, Hutchinson said. “Even as many Arkansans are adjusting to new ways of working, learning, exercising, and even socializing, truck drivers are continuing…

Class sizes Increasing with Industry Shift

The response to COVID-19 nationwide made it apparent that the trucking industry is strong and essential. As many jobs enacted furloughs and various adjustments in scale, truck drivers were able to remain consistently busy and in many cases increased their…