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Company Paid CDL Training vs. Private Truck Driving School: What’s the Difference?

When you’re ready to get your CDL, you face a choice between two very different training paths: company-paid programs offered by major carriers or private truck driving schools. Company-paid CDL training can reduce…

How to prepare for taking your CDL Permit Test

CDL Permit Test Prep: How to Study and Pass in 2026 

The General Knowledge exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, and applicants must correctly answer at least 40 (80%) to pass. The best way to prepare is to study the required knowledge sections and take repeated…

How to Become a HAZMAT Tanker Driver

How to Become a HAZMAT Tanker Driver

Becoming a HAZMAT tanker driver requires a CDL of the appropriate class for the vehicle you will operate, along with both the Hazardous Materials and Tank Vehicle endorsements. These are commonly displayed together as an X…

Understanding CDL Endorsements: Which Ones Do You Need for Your Career Goals?

How to Prepare for the CDL Permit Test

To get your commercial driver’s license (CDL), you first need a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). Before you can get that permit, you have to pass the CDL permit test. For most applicants seeking an unrestricted Class A CLP…

What are the CDL Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations

CDL Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Regulations [2026]: What You Need to Know 

The CDL Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), set the minimum federal training requirements for new commercial driver’s license applicants. If you’re applying for a Class A…