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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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    Apps To Help You Manage Your Finances

    A career in the transportation and trucking industry can be very exciting, with lots of interstate travel. However, being away from home and loved ones for long periods of time […]

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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 […]

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    Pros and Cons of Over-the-Road

    Updated February 2022 Have you recently earned your CDL? Congratulations! You’re probably looking forward to starting your new career. Trucking companies usually start their new drivers in an Over-the-road (OTR) […]

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    How Long Does It Take To Get A CDL?

    If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the trucking industry, classroom and on-hands training is not a long, drawn-out process. At Georgia Driving Academy (GDA), we prepare you to […]

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    Tips for Getting Your Dream Job

    Congratulations on earning that CDL! Now, what is the next step? Finding a job? The thought of getting a job may be overwhelming, but don’t stress. Here are some tips […]

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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 […]

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    What are CDL Endorsements

    CDL Endorsements Increase Your Skills and Job Opportunities The Commercial Drivers License (CDL) you obtain from Georgia Driving Academy will only allow you to drive a single trailer vehicle. As […]

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    Understanding CDL Training at GDA

    Updated May 16, 2023 The next step in your quest to becoming a truck driver centers on the main portion of the training: going to CDL school. This is the part […]

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    Is Truck Driving The Right Fit?

    Some people have it easy, career-wise. They know exactly what they want to do for a living from a young age, and can devote the early part of their training […]

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    How OTR Drivers Stay Connected

    Being an OTR (over-the-road) truck driver can be a very rewarding career that provides a great financial foundation for you and your loved ones. It doesn’t come without complications, though. […]