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 Work for Yourself as an Owner-Operator
Starting your own trucking company as an owner-operator is a great way to become your own boss while potentially making...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...