How Long Is CDL Training?
CDL training at Diesel Driving Academy (DDA) takes 3 to 30 weeks, depending on the program and schedule a student chooses. Night classes take 8 weeks for the Basic training program and 30 weeks for...
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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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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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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....
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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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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?...
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