CDL training Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Start your trucking career the right way. Learn how to choose CDL training that leads to real entry-level trucking jobs, avoid common mistakes, and move from the classroom to your first paycheck with confidence.

March 23, 2026

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How to Turn CDL Training into Your First Trucking Job (Even with No Experience)

Learning truck driving through the right CDL training program can be the difference between spinning your wheels and landing a real trucking job. Many ...

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs highlights challenges in the CDL training provider registry, stressing the need for proper driver training, professional standards, and removing bad actors from the system.

March 19, 2026

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FMCSA’s Barrs Eyes Major Updates to CDL Training Provider Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering major updates to improve CDL training standards across the trucking industry. Administrator Derek Barrs spoke about ...

A proposed Workforce Pell Grant program could allow federal financial aid to cover short-term CDL training and diesel technician certifications starting in 2026.

March 17, 2026

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New Workforce Pell Grants Could Help Future Truck Drivers Pay for CDL and Diesel Training

A proposed federal rule could soon make it easier for aspiring truck drivers and diesel technicians to pay for training. The U.S. Department of ...

Thinking about becoming a truck driver? This complete guide for aspiring student drivers covers CDL training, costs, lifestyle factors, job placement, and how to land entry-level trucking jobs with no experience.

March 4, 2026

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Things to Consider if You Want to Be a Truck Driver: Complete Starter Guide for Aspiring Student Drivers

Interested in launching a truck driving career from scratch? Countless student drivers make it happen every year with smart planning and the right resources. ...

Southeastern Community College and Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility graduate the first six participants of their CDL program, using simulators and hands-on training to open trucking careers for returning citizens and residents.

December 4, 2025

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Iowa College and State Prison Team Up to Launch CDL Program, First Six Graduates Celebrate Success Southeastern Community College

In an innovative effort to open doors for returning citizens and residents, Southeastern Community College (SCC) has teamed up with the Mt. Pleasant Correctional ...

Trucker Path partners with NAPFTDS to bring real-world trip planning, parking, and navigation tools into publicly funded CDL programs. Future drivers gain hands-on experience with technology used by professional truckers, preparing them for safer, more efficient careers.

November 24, 2025

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Trucker Path Teams Up With Public CDL Schools To Help Train the Next Wave of Drivers

Trucker Path is joining forces with the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools, better known as NAPFTDS, in a move aimed at ...

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October 24, 2025

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Roehl’s Chicago Area Terminal Sets a New Standard for Driver Comfort and Support

When you’ve been hauling for days, nothing hits quite like pulling into a terminal that actually feels built for drivers. Roehl Transport’s Chicago Area ...

October 13, 2025

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Hagerstown Community College Receives $260K Grant to Train Future Truck Drivers.

Hagerstown Community College (HCC) is gearing up to train the next generation of truck drivers with a $260,110 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission ...

October 9, 2025

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Former Firefighter Turns Trucker Trainer: Kayla Cosens Finds Her Purpose with Roehl Transport

Roehl Transport’s driver trainer Kayla Cosens has built a career defined by grit, growth, and giving back. With 15 years of experience behind the ...

September 12, 2025

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ATRI Requests Carrier Input on Training and Safety Data for New Truck Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is reaching out to motor carriers for help with a new study examining how entry-level driver training impacts ...