TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL BLOG

Tips and Insights into the Truck Driving Industry

View any of the articles below to learn more about trucking career opportunities and how to prepare for an in-demand career in transportation.

  • What is a DOT Physical?

    Do you know what’s involved in a DOT physical exam? This mandatory health check determines if you’re fit to operate commercial vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs. You must pass this […]

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    What Can I Do With a CDL?

    Ready for a career that offers real stability? A CDL opens doors far beyond traditional trucking, giving you access to diverse opportunities across multiple industries. Want variety in your career […]

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    Why Now is the Best Time to Get Your CDL

    The trucking industry is facing a massive driver shortage – over 80,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations. Employers need good truck drivers, and they need them quickly. That […]

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    GDA Graduate Charles Jones Jr. Wins National Trucking Excellence Award

    Just weeks ago, Charles Jones Jr., U.S. Army veteran and proud graduate of Georgia Driving Academy’s Columbus campus, celebrated a significant achievement. Charles received the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence […]

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    Georgia Driving Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of Augusta Campus

    Georgia Driving Academy (GDA) officially opened its newest location in Augusta, Georgia on Thursday, October 30th, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 30-year history of training professional commercial drivers. […]

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    What Happens After Your CDL Training

    A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is a type of driving license necessary to operate large vehicles like large freight trucks, dump trucks, passenger buses, and concrete mixers. There are three […]