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.
How to Prepare for the CDL Theory Test
Every state requires prospective commercial drivers to pass a written exam when earning a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Preparing for...
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in 2023? Average Pay for Graduates
Truck drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) can often make a good income, no matter where they work. Those...
How to Prepare for a Truck Driving Job Interview
Featuring expert advice from Steve Strong, Vice President, Southwest Truck Driver Training With a nationwide truck driver shortage of 80,000...
ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) Rules: What It Means for CDL Students
You may have heard of the recent rule implemented by the federal government called “Entry-Level Driver Training” requirements, which recently...
How Much Money Do Truck Drivers Make in Phoenix, AZ?
Truckers in Phoenix, Arizona, keep the city and nation moving. These drivers travel from one location to another, across inner-city...
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make In Tucson, AZ?
Trucking companies need drivers who have the skills to consistently deliver freight safely, on time, and in compliance with government...