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Sean Williams is President and CEO of Southwest Truck Driver Training and a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) Board of Directors. He has led CDL training operations in Arizona for over two decades and writes about training standards, CDL requirements, and building a career in trucking.

CDL truck driver using a CB radio while behind the wheel of a semi-truck

New California Trucking Labor Laws Throw Owner-Operators Under the Bus

Recently enacted California trucking labor laws may force owner-operators to flee the Golden State. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed controversial Assembly...

Aerial view of semi-trucks parked at a highway truck stop rest area alongside an interstate

Weigh the Pluses and Minuses Before Starting a Truck Driving Career

Embarking on a career as a truck driver can be vastly different from just picking up a job to pay...

CDL truck driver behind the wheel on a long-haul route

A Day in the Life of a Trucker

Trucking jobs vary from over-the-road trucking to driving locally for delivery companies or retail establishments. The jobs and regulations for...

CDL student driver behind the wheel of a Southwest Truck Driver Training semi-truck with 'Loyalty · Integrity · Respect' on the cab

5 Smart Ways to Keep Your Truck in Top Shape

Every truck driver knows the importance of keeping their rig in the best shape possible. But what about those stretches...

Class C motorhome RV parked at a beachside campsite at sunset

Turn These RV Driving Tips into Skills by Taking a Safety Course

The lure of seeing beautiful landscapes and meeting interesting people is a magnet that pulls everyday people from their comfort...

CDL student in the yard at Southwest Truck Driver Training with semi-trucks in the background

5 Reasons There Are So Many Good Paying Trucking Jobs Available

The country has been struggling with a driver shortage for years, a shortage that continues to widen and increase the...

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