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A commercial driver’s license, or CDL, is required for anyone wanting a career driving large trucks or buses in Ohio and across the United States. Before an applicant can legally drive one of these vehicles for pay, the applicant must pass the Ohio CDL skills test, the state’s hands-on evaluation of a driver’s ability to … Continue reading “The Ohio CDL Skills Test: A Full Breakdown”

Economic headlines these days are full of warnings for people looking to find stable careers. Layoffs at large companies, softer consumer spending, and talk of a possible recession have made a lot of people nervous. Ohio’s trucking industry tells a different, more confident story. Wages are holding up, job openings keep coming, and the data … Continue reading “Why Ohio’s Trucking Industry Keeps Paying Well, Even When the Economy Slows Down”

Ohio needs more truck drivers. An aging workforce, new tax credits, and state funding point to the same thing: there is a need for new drivers to step into trucks. Anyone thinking about CDL training should feel good about the timing, there’s never been a better time to become a truck driver in Ohio. An … Continue reading “Why Ohio Is a Great Place to Start a Trucking Career”

CDL training usually takes between three and ten weeks to complete. The exact timeline depends on the type of program a student chooses, the class of license being pursued, and a few other factors covered below. Full-time programs tend to move faster, while part-time and weekend programs stretch the same coursework over a longer period. … Continue reading “How Long Does CDL Training Take?”

Autonomous trucks are being tested on Ohio highways right now. Before anyone celebrates the technology, someone needs to ask: who pays the price when the driver’s seat goes empty? Right now, somewhere on an Ohio highway, a driverless truck is hauling freight. No coffee stops. No CB radio chatter. No human being behind the wheel. … Continue reading “Autonomous Trucks Are Being Tested on Ohio Highways”

The choice of truck driving school shapes a driver’s entire career. Recent U.S. Department of Transportation enforcement removed thousands of non-compliant schools from the federal registry, and not all CDL programs deliver the same quality training. The wrong school costs more than money. It leaves students unprepared for the realities of professional driving. This guide … Continue reading “How to Choose the Right Truck Driving School”