Truck Driving Career Resources
CDL Training Guides, Career Advice, and Stories from The Road
Southwest Truck Driver Training has been putting CDL drivers on the road since 1999. The articles and guides here cover what students actually want to know — how the licensing process works, what trucking careers pay, and what life looks like after graduation. Whether someone is weighing their options or already enrolled, this is where they find straight answers.
Who Can Be a Truck Driver?
Nearly anyone can be a truck driver! That may sound pie-in-the-sky, but it is true. If you meet the legal,...
How to Become a Trucking Owner-Operator
If you love long-haul driving but are tired of answering to someone else, becoming an owner-operator could be a great...
18 Wheel Talk Podcast Sits Down with Steve Strong from Southwest Truck Driver Training
If you haven’t checked out the 18 Wheel Talk Podcast Show, then a recent episode featuring Southwest Truck Driver Training...
DOT Physical for Truckers: How It Works and What to Expect
All people with commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) must pass a physical exam to drive commercially in the U.S. These medical...
OTR Truck Driving Careers
If you’re looking for a job that gives you independence and the chance to explore the open road, then over-the-road...
How to Make More Money as a Truck Driver
Whether you’re a seasoned driving veteran or a newly trained rookie, the earning potential for truck drivers is at an...