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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    Why Now is the Best Time to Get Your CDL

    The trucking industry is facing a massive driver shortage – over 80,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations. Employers need good truck drivers, and they need them quickly. That […]

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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. […]

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    A New Chapter for Georgia Driving Academy

    On a beautiful Friday morning, the Georgia Driving Academy (GDA) campus in Conyers was abuzz with excitement as key figures in the transportation and education sectors gathered for a significant […]

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    Veterans in the Transportation Industry

    Upon their exit from the military, veterans will look for a stable civilian career that applies the skills and qualities they gained during their service. For many, they turn to […]

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    Use Your CDL to Work for a College Football Team

    For many of us, once the calendar says September, the only thing on our minds is the start of college football season. While for the fans, there isn’t much thought […]

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    Why CDL Refresher Courses are Right for You

    Life happens to everyone. That is why having the option to take a refresher course to get drivers back on the road is vital for the health of the trucking […]