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Female Truck Driver Making Strides in Truck Driving Career *This story was originally published on thetrucker.com.* A native of Brooklyn, New York, who now lives in central Arkansas, Sue Peña decided her ultimate goal was to become a professional driver. However, it was nearly a decade later before she had a chance to follow thatContinue Reading

How truckers help keep all highway motorists safe Commercial truck drivers have many responsibilities, including safely transporting their cargo to its point of delivery and keeping the surrounding motorists safe. Driving a commercial truck for a living can be a rewarding career that offers long-term stability and higher-than-average starting pay. But it is also aContinue Reading

How Do Professional Drivers Prepare for the Summer Season? The summer season is now in full swing. This time of the year brings higher temperatures, longer days, more people on the road, and greater freight availability. These factors will now grow the responsibilities that truck drivers already possess. But don’t fret – the team atContinue Reading

Diesel Driving Academy recounts success since beginning operation in 1972 Diesel Driving Academy is proud and honored to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2022! What began as a one-truck and trailer training school has grown to three campuses across Louisiana and Arkansas and thousands of successful graduates! But before we celebrate this momentous occasion, weContinue Reading

Abraham Kalil Busada | February 19, 1922 – March 15, 2021 It is with great sadness that Diesel Driving Academy shares the passing of our school’s founder Abraham “Abe” Kalil Busada. Abe passed away on March 15, 2021, just a month after celebrating his 99th birthday.  Born in 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Abe was theContinue Reading