How Much do Truck Drivers Make a Year?
The booming economy and persistent driver shortages have truckers firmly in the pay raise driver’s seat. To answer the question about “how much do drivers get paid per year?” … More! Skilled, CDL-licensed truck drivers are in high demand. If you have seen headlines about national wages starting to climb by fractions, disregard those numbers.…
Read MoreBusting 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. Big rig freighter haulers once worked excessive hours that taxed the men and women of the road into less than safe driving circumstances. Fortunately, reforms about how many hours can a truck driver drive have…
Read MoreThe 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 self-driving trucks. Companies such as Amazon and Embark are also working with autonomous deliveries. Embark is using autonomous technology in its trucks while Amazon is testing “Scout,” a robot delivery service. While this may save…
Read MoreBeing 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 driving well. Your attitude, knowledge and the ability to adapt and pay attention also play a strong part in being one the best out there. When you attend a good truck-driving school such as Southwest…
Read MoreHow 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 factory in 1899, train or horse-drawn buggy delivered freight. The first trucks that were used until WWI where limited by the load size and capacity and used primarily for short haul and urban routes. Around…
Read MoreTribute 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 front of friends, family and coworkers. It was not a graduation nor was it a birthday or retirement. It was the funeral for my father, Gary P. Williams, the founder of Southwest Truck Driver Training,…
Read MoreWhat 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 ships to be hauled away by an 18-wheeler. But the industry has evolved into far more than just getting the freight in an intermodal container from point A to point B. In fact, intermodal transportation…
Read MoreTrucking Forecast Looks Promising for 2019
The U.S. economy enjoyed robust growth in 2018, exceeding the expectations of many experts. And it was the determined American truck driver that kept goods and materials moving. Prosperity in manufacturing, import-export, and other sectors meant growth for truckers as well throughout the trucking industry. The demand for freight deliveries, coupled with a driver shortage,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Pursuing a Career in Trucking and How SWTDT Can Help
Have you thought of pursuing a trucking career? Maybe you’re looking for a second career after retiring, or you want to find a new career that offers good job security. There’s a big need for qualified truck drivers, and if you’re ready to prepare to take on a stable, well-paying job that offers a lot…
Read MoreWhat to Expect with Class B CDL Training in the Southwest US
As you pursue a career in the truck driving industry, the first step you must take is to get your commercial driver’s license. Until you have a CDL, you are not eligible to start working as a truck driver in the US. Here at Southwest Truck Driver Training in Arizona and Nevada, we provide Class…
Read MoreEarn RV Training Certification and Safely Enjoy the Open Road
More and more Americans are shifting away from traditional vacations by buying an RV and hitting the open road. Recreational vehicle sales increased by more than 17 percent in 2017, according to the RV Industry Association. That trend continues to grow as the freedom of the open road calls retiring Baby Boomers and Millennials, among…
Read MoreHow to Excel as a Local Delivery Truck Driver
Do you want to start a trucking career as a top paid truck driver, but you want to be home every night? Take the route of a local truck driver. All you need to start your career as a local truck driver is a Class B commercial driver’s license. Here at Southwest Truck Driver Training,…
Read More