Road Ready: Preparing for a Successful Truck Driving Career

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Overview

Want to become a truck driver and hit the open road? This course is designed to help you take the first steps to starting a truck driving career.

Before diving into the specifics, we’ll cover the essential skills and certifications needed for truckers, from choosing the right trucking school to understanding the key aspects of the trucking industry, with each module setting a solid foundation for a successful career.

In this course, you’ll learn:

  • How to choose a trucking school.
  • Which certifications are needed to become a truck driver, and how to get them.
  • How to find a job after trucking school.
  • The basics of the trucking industry, like factoring, getting your authority, and business and accounting tools to help company drivers and owner-operators.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is tailored for aspiring truck drivers who are ready to begin their careers and need a roadmap to navigate the early stages. Whether you are completely new to the industry or have some knowledge and want to supplement your education, this course will provide valuable insights and tools to start you off on the right foot.

Fleet managers and logistics personnel who wish to understand the drivers’ perspectives and requirements can also benefit from this course, gaining insights that can improve recruitment and training processes.

What can participants expect after completing this course?

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

  • Make well-informed decisions about their education and career path in trucking.
  • Navigate the steps to obtain a CDL and other necessary certifications to become a truck driver.
  • Approach the job market with confidence, utilizing modern tools and strategies to secure employment.
  • Understand the broader trucking industry landscape, including regulatory requirements and business management practices.

Maximize your career potential

The insights and skills you’ll develop in this course are designed to propel your truck driving career from the ground up, and it’s completely free. We don’t just cover the basics; we prepare you for a long-term journey in trucking.

By investing your time in this course, you’re taking the first step toward transforming your understanding of the trucking world and shaping your future in the industry.


Course Outline

Module 1: Your Complete Guide to Trucking School

1.1 Explore your career options
1.2 How to choose a trucking school
1.3 Understanding the CDL
1.4 What happens in trucking school?

Module 2: What to Do After Trucking School

2.1 Driving for a company
2.2 Working for yourself

Module 3: Choosing Your Path (Owner-Operator vs. Company Driver)

3.1 Company driver
3.2 Leased-on owner-operator
3.3 Independent owner-operator
3.4 Choosing your path

Module 4: Tools of the Trade

4.1 Trucking authority
4.2 Factoring, insurance, and fuel
4.3 Trip planning
4.4 Industry resources