Have you ever considered a job in the trucking industry? Truck driving is a fulfilling career that isn’t as difficult to enter as you would think. Our economy relies heavily on the trucking industry. Over 70% of all freight in the United States is transported by truck drivers. People to drive those trucks are in […]
It’s a great time to start a trucking profession and become a well-paid truck driver in Oklahoma. As the global economy and e-commerce continue to flourish, truck drivers are in high demand. CDL roles are in high demand all around the world. The American Transportation Association (ATA) forecasts a 3.0% annual growth rate in the trucking […]
When you’re just starting out in trucking, you have no idea how to manage your time or how many miles you should turn. Parking, traffic, and plenty of rest are all important factors! If you’re a new truck driver or are interested in completing truck driving school at American Truck Training, here are some tips […]
The United States is significantly reliant on American truck drivers. Items ranging from important supplies to common basics would not be as easily available in stores, hospitals, or physicians’ offices if not for our hard-working road warriors. Despite the importance of truck drivers to the movement of commodities and supply chains, the trucking industry is […]
If you’re thinking about starting a trucking career, it’s important to know the choices you’ll be faced with during your career. The decisions you make could have a major impact on what your life will be like. Some of the decisions you’ll need to make include choosing local, regional, or OTR truck driving, deciding on […]
We are excited to announce that American Truck Training is growing! We are moving our Oklahoma truck driving school location headquarters to a larger facility near I-40 and I-44, closer to the heart of OKC.
Before applying for our Oklahoma truck driving school and starting a family, there are a lot of factors to consider! American truck drivers must keep connected to their families despite working long hours and being away from home for days at a time. When your family and friends are all together celebrating holidays and special […]
Are you looking to obtain your CDL license? You may wonder – what are the different types of routes or jobs that I can get with a CDL license? At American Truck Training, we want to answer any questions you may have about before, during, and after your training. Below, we go in-depth about the […]
American Truck Training (ATT) opened in October of 2012 and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! ATT has graduated more than 5,000 Class A CDL students and about 95 percent of those students have found a job with a major carrier before graduation or immediately after graduation. Hear me again, 95 percent! We offer Class […]
The pandemic changed the way Americans live and operate in their daily lives. One of those major changes was how Americans shop and buy household goods. Americans shifted their spending online, and in return grew the demand for freight. As this behavior continues to grow, consumers will continue to expect faster shipping and delivery times. […]
You’ve got your CDL License, great. Now what? Consider becoming an independent truck driver! An owner-operator driver is simply a driver who owns their truck. Instead of driving for a company, the owner-operator is responsible for everything from their truck maintenance to licensing and taxes. If you’re still unsure about your decision, we’ve compiled six […]
American Truck Training graduates are in demand for high-paying jobs at Werner Enterprises, which is one of the top five commercial trucking companies in the U.S. At Werner, professional truck drivers can earn from $50,000 per year up to $75,000 and more. Werner Enterprises Endorses American Truck Training American Truck Training is Werner’s preferred CDL […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of sitting behind the wheel of a big rig, you’re not alone. Truckers have a special place in American life, and there’s no other adventure quite like driving a semi. Long-haul trucking isn’t for wimps, but for a well-trained driver, the benefits are as big as the rigs. So, if you’re […]
The trucking industry is an integral part of the American economy. Practically every industry relies on trucking for the delivery of materials to make the product and take the product to the marketplace. Look around your home or office. Chances are that each product from the furniture to the clothes you’re wearing to the food […]