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Posted November 16, 2023

Trade School vs. Community College: The Road to Truck Driving

In higher education and career advancement, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads, debating their educational paths. One such choice that frequently surfaces is between enrolling in a trade school or attending a community college. This dilemma becomes more pertinent when considering a career in truck driving. Here, we will dive into the comparison of […]

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Posted September 20, 2023

How to Start Driving Trucks

If you are interested in learning how to start driving trucks, there is no time like the present. The trucking industry is booming in nearly every sector, and it shows no time for slowing down any time either. Now is a great time to learn how to start driving trucks and become a full-time driver […]

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Posted May 23, 2023

How Long Does CDL Training Take?

Truck Driver Institute offers the most common commercial driver’s license, which is Class A. One of the first steps to earning your CDL is deciding what type of truck driver you will be. Class A CDLs are the most popular, as they allow you to haul the same freight and drive the same trucks as […]

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Posted December 18, 2018

Will Self-Driving Trucks Replace Truck Drivers?

Are robots really going to take your job? It’s a question that’s rooted in entertainment as much as reality. But it’s a question that many truck drivers are thinking about as companies continue to develop self-driving trucks. Sometimes it’s assumed that automated trucks will be replacing human truck drivers in the near future, but many […]

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