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.

  • GDA Graduate Receives Top 10 Rookie Nomination!

    Georgia Driving Academy would like to congratulate Daniel Shonebarger, a 2016 Columbus, GA graduate, on being named to Trucking’s Top 10 Rookie Finalist list. This is a huge accomplishment, and we could not be prouder. We sat down with Daniel to see how he has been doing since graduating from his CDL training and learn […]

  • Image of a CDL trainer and three students discussing CDL training.

    CDL Truck Classes: Class 5 and Below

    Let’s take a look at Class 5 and below trucks. A CDL is not required to operate these vehicles, but don’t discount them as a viable option for work. Driving these types of trucks can still help kickstart your career as a truck driver. What are Class 5 and Below Trucks? The class of truck […]

  • A CDL trainer and and trucking student looking over a commercial truck.

    Class A and B CDL Vehicles

    The largest vehicles on the road, Class 7 and 8 trucks all require a commercial driver’s license to operate. Their size makes them some of the more popular and important vehicles for commercial drivers to operate, and they make up a large part of the shipping, construction, sanitation, and many other industries. Class 7 Vehicles […]