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.
Southwest Truck Driver Training’s Phoenix Campus Earns Arizona High-Impact Training Award
Southwest Truck Driver Training is proud to announce big news. Our Phoenix campus has earned Arizona’s 2026 High-Impact Training (HIT)...
Sean Williams and SWTDT on the Cover of Arizona Trucking’s 2026 Magazine
Six names made the cover of Arizona Trucking magazine’s 2026 edition. One of them is Sean Williams, president and CEO...
Every CDL Journey Is Different: Jimmy’s Story at SWTDT
Jimmy had wanted to drive a truck since he was a kid. His uncle, a retired truck driver, once handed...
Steve Strong Joins the APSA Board of Directors
Southwest Truck Driver Training is pleased to announce that Steve Strong, Vice President, has been appointed to the Board of...
Employer Spotlight: Werner Enterprises
Choosing a CDL school is only half the decision. The other half is what comes after graduation, picking which carrier...
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in 2026?
People hear “truck driver salary” and picture something in the $40,000 range. That picture is outdated, and it’s costing drivers...