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.
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...
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...
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 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...