What Happens After CDL Training?
Finishing CDL training is a big step, but a new driver still has a few steps left before running a load alone. First, the student passes the CDL skills test. Then each trucking company checks the...
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The Miles They Drive, The Sacrifices They Make: What National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Means in Louisiana
Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with DDA, and discover how to start a stable CDL career in Louisiana.
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What Is the HazMat Endorsement?
Key Takeaways H is the code for the Hazardous Materials endorsement, one of six endorsement codes a CDL holder can earn. Earning the H endorsement takes a state knowledge test and a TSA security...
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Autonomous Trucks: Should You Still Pursue Your CDL in 2026?
Autonomous trucks are already hauling freight in Texas. If you’re weighing CDL training, it’s fair to ask whether...
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What It’s Like Getting a CDL at Diesel Driving Academy
The first time a student climbs into the driver’s seat of an 18-wheeler, nerves and excitement usually flood their brain....
Topics: CDL Training
CDL School vs. Company Training: Which Path Is Right?
Anyone who wants to earn a commercial driver’s license (CDL) has two main training options: attending an independent CDL school...
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Ready to Change Careers? Consider Truck Driving
Many people considering a career change have spent years in jobs that no longer reward their effort. In any number of fields,...
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Employer Partner: Werner Enterprises
Diesel Driving Academy’s employer partnerships create an employment pipeline between CDL school graduates and the companies...
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How to Get a CDL While Managing Life Commitments
While becoming a truck driver is a commitment, your life doesn’t pause while you pursue a CDL. Keep your day job? You can. Have...
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