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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    GDA Grads Win Awards at Stevens Transport

    Congratulations are in order for GDA graduates, James Myrick and Jose Salinas! Both James and Jose were named as Steven’s Company Drivers of the month. We’re so proud of them and wish them the best with their careers at Stevens! James Myrick Runner-Up Company Driver James joined Stevens in September of 2019 and graduated from […]

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    What’s the 2020 Trucking Outlook?

    With the year 2020 fast approaching, questions are being raised about the future of the trucking industry. From the look of things stand, the future is definitely bright. Here are some of the positive trucking trends that are continuing to be witnessed. 1. Rising Consumer Demands According to research, 2020’s consumer demands will rise up […]

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    6 Tips For Winter Trucking

    Along with cold weather, the winter season brings with it a number of dangerous conditions that truck drivers have to battle. These include increased snow and ice, slippery roads, and shorter days with less daylight. Before jumping in the cab and hitting the road, you’ll want to make sure you’ve prepared your truck, and yourself, […]

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    GDA Grad Up For Transition Trucking Award

    Congrats to our Georgia Driving Academy Grad, Steve Harris, for being named a Top 4 Finalist in the Transition Trucking: Award for Excellence. Steve Harris was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After he graduated from high school, he attended the Army Mountain Warfare School. Upon completion in 2002, Steve joined the United States Marine […]

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    You Can Afford CDL Training with Tuition Assistance

    Driving schools should never hold you back when you are trying to move forward. We understand that in many cases, the cost of CDL training is what is standing between you and an amazing career. This is why at Georgia Driving Academy, we offer affordable CDL training with different tuition assistance program options to meet […]

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    It’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week

    If it weren’t for truck drivers, there would be a lot of empty shelves, and online merchandise orders could not reach our homes. Not to mention, fuel getting delivered to stations to fill our gas tanks, supplies being delivered to build our homes, and so much more. You don’t have to wait until this one […]