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.
Busting Myths About ‘How Long Can A Truck Driver Drive?’
Despite the significant reforms the trucking industry has enjoyed, common myths still exist about how long can truck drivers drive....
The Effects of Autonomous Driving on the Trucking Industry
Ike, an autonomous trucking start-up company, just finished a Series A round of $52 million. Investors are working to create...
Being the Best Truck Driver Out on the Road is More Than Driving Well
Truck Driving Tips to Help You Be the Best Truck Driver Being the best truck driver is much more than...
How the Transportation Industry Has Changed
Trucks did not always rule the road. In fact, before the first truck rolled out of the Winton Motor Company...
Tribute to Our Founder: Gary P. Williams
It was 7 years ago that I stood at the podium and tried to find the words to say in...
What is Intermodal Trucking and Why Does it Matter?
As an industry professional about “intermodal trucking” and they’d probably point to one of those big containers that come off...