TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL BLOG

Tips and Insights into the Truck Driving Industry

View any of the articles below to learn more about trucking career opportunities and how to prepare for an in-demand career in transportation.

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    Georgia Driving Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of Augusta Campus

    Georgia Driving Academy (GDA) officially opened its newest location in Augusta, Georgia on Thursday, October 30th, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 30-year history of training professional commercial drivers. The ribbon cutting ceremony at 1761 Tobacco Road brought together approximately 40 community leaders, workforce development partners, trucking industry representatives, and prospective students eager to […]

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    What Happens After Your CDL Training

    A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is a type of driving license necessary to operate large vehicles like large freight trucks, dump trucks, passenger buses, and concrete mixers. There are three CDL classes in the United States which determine the type of vehicle you are certified to drive; Class A, Class B, and Class C. To […]

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    Truck Classes: Driving Class 6 Trucks

    *This blog post was originally published in 2016 and has been updated according to industry standards. The law states that trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 lbs. requires a CDL to drive. Trucks in the Department of Transportation’s Class 6 don’t really fit that mold, but it doesn’t mean you […]

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    Understanding the CDL Exam

    Congratulations! You have finished CDL training school, decided on your endorsements, and are ready to take your CDL Exam. Now, let’s get the ball rolling. Your first stop is going to be your local Georgia Department Of Driver Services office to schedule your CDL exam. There will be two parts to your exam: written and […]

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    Truck Driving Tips for Beginners

    Starting a new career is never easy, especially one that involves long hours, new regulations, and living life on the open road. For those who have recently earned their Class A CDL, the transition from student to professional driver can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to forget some of the things you learned during training once […]

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    Understanding a Class A CDL vs a Class B CDL

    Updated June 2025 Not all Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) are the same. Two of the most common types of licenses are a Class A CDL and a Class B CDL. The different types of CDL classes determine what kinds of vehicles you can operate and the jobs you qualify for in the transportation industry. Before […]