Pennsylvania Trucking Degree Programs

Trucking and CDL Training in Pennsylvania

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Trucking school gets you on the road

Does the idea of making a living behind the wheel of a 26,000-pound truck appeal to you? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job forecast for truck drivers--especially long-haul drivers--is looking good. Furthermore, getting started may not be as hard as you think.

A commercial drivers license is the most important qualification for becoming a truck driver.
You will need to take a driver training course to prepare yourself for CDL testing. Check with your local vocational or technical school for CDL training courses. (Before you sign up, make sure your course is properly accredited).
If money is an issue, check with your local independent trucking companies. Some may offer free training programs or tuition reimbursement programs. Trucking school loans are also available through the federal government.

From driver training to driving jobs

Once your CDL training is done, you can take heart from the latest job estimates. BLS estimates 232,900 new tractor-trailer and heavy truck driving jobs between 2008 and 2018.

You can also expect higher wages than jobs that require no training and licensing: $41,100 annually on average for heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers (according to BLS 2010 wage report). CareerOneStop reports that 10% of these drivers earn over $57,000 per year.

Travel far from home, hours of solitude, and the physical demands of unloading materials make for a challenging lifestyle. Then again, truck driving just might offer the freedom, adventure, and money you're looking for.

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Mary Thomas

Trucking Career and Technical Schools in Pennsylvania:

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All-State Career - Lester

The trucking industry has long recognized the need for professionally trained employees. All-State Career is dedicated to preparing you for the employment opportunities available in this exciting, lucrative, and stable industry. Programs offered include Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving (Class A), Preparatory Driver Training (Class A), and Driver Training (Class B). Job placement assistance is available.

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All-State Career - Pittsburgh

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Keystone Diesel Institute - Butler

Explore a career in truck driving with Keystone Diesel Institute. With our Class A tractor trailer driver program, you'll get training in the fundamentals, like backing, close-quarter maneuvering, trip planning, load securement, weight distribution, pre-trip inspection, space management, and much more. Our program is hands on, using real-life training aides, behind-the-wheel practice, and a large range area for driving and backing skills training. You can also benefit from our job placement services, which are available to all of our graduates. Our training program is designed to prepare to you to sit for your Class A tractor trailer driver's license.

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Smith & Solomon Training Solutions - Dupont

Get your career on track with training from Smith & Solomon. We offer programs for individuals interested in learning how to drive a truck, bus, or operate a forklift. Our licensed instructors are professional drivers who provide our students with a real-world, hands-on education. We offer full-time night and weekend courses and are flexible with our class schedules to meet your needs. We also offer our graduates job search and placement assistance. We keep up with the latest requirements from the Department of Transportation and Office of Safety and Health Administration to ensure that you obtain the most up-to-date education possible

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Smith & Solomon Training Solutions - Norristown

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Smith & Solomon Training Solutions - Philadelphia

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