Are you ready to hit the open road and embark on an exciting career as a professional truck driver? Well, before you start your journey, you’ll need to pass the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. This crucial step is your ticket to joining the ranks of skilled truck drivers, and it’s essential to be well-prepared. […]
To pass your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test in Oklahoma City (OKC), you’ll need to do the work and demonstrate your knowledge and skills in several areas. The CDL test is divided into two main parts: the written knowledge test and the skills test, which includes a pre-trip inspection, a basic control skills test, and […]
Starting a career in the trucking industry can be exciting, and also scary. American Truck Training is here to help every step of the way. As you embark on your CDL training or if you’re already a CDL graduate, you’re probably eager to begin your professional trucking career. It’s essential to know the best strategies […]
President and CEO of American Truck Training, Jerome Redmond, has been at the forefront of the new Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Act. This CDL bill has been developed to improve the trucking industry by providing veterans with a streamlined pathway to obtain a CDL. Redmond was recently quoted in many recent articles including […]
While some commercial vehicles come equipped with automatic transmissions, there are still many that use manual transmissions. Therefore, as a CDL holder, you may be required to operate both types of transmissions depending on the rig you are driving. Even more importantly, learning to operate both types of transmissions will make you a more versatile […]
A career as a truck driver is not for the weak of heart. This is particularly true for people unable to deal with high-stress situations. We believe in you and want you to join the truck driving world, but we also won’t sugarcoat the gig. Truck drivers have to deal with stress from traffic, delivery […]
As a first year truck driver, your day-to-day job may be challenging, but it can also be rewarding. There are many adjustments you’ll need to make, including adapting to the job, getting used to the truck you drive, using your new driving techniques, and accepting the way of life. Becoming a truck driver for the […]
Many individuals find success as truck drivers and it may be a great career for you too! As with all industries, there are pros and cons. Truck driving provides a reliable salary, flexible scheduling, and the chance to travel the nation. With lengthy workdays spent on the road and away from home, it may also […]
What sounds better than an exciting new career with the option to see the countryside and also have financial security? A career in truck driving will give you just that. Without a doubt, truck driving could be considered one of the most demanding and challenging vocations, but it’s also one of the most exciting and […]
Freight vehicles, ranging in size from modest box trucks to 80-foot-long 18-wheelers, dominate today’s highways and roadways. Trucking’s success can be attributed to its many benefits over other forms of transportation, including the ability to customize the type of cargo carried and the timing of deliveries, as well as the fact that it is more […]
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