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...
Topics: CDL Training
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 that changes the value of a Class A CDL. Companies like Kodiak and Torc...
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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,...
Topics: CDL Training
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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Can an 18-Year-Old Get a CDL? Age Requirements Explained
How old do you have to be to get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)? Can an 18-year-old get a CDL and become a truck driver?...
Topics: CDL Training