What is Entry Level Driver Training

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ELDT is a program designed to provide new truck drivers with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely and efficiently.🙌

The program is designed to meet federal safety regulations and provide drivers with a strong foundation for a successful career in trucking.🚛

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Progressive Truck Driving School Reviews

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Watch video reviews from Progressive Truck Driving School graduates

Founded in 1974, Progressive Truck Driving School, Inc. has grown to become one of the Chicago area’s premier truck driving schools. Progressive Truck Driving School offers training for CDL Truck Drivers Class A, Class B, and Passenger. Courses are a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Interested in becoming a student? Apply here.

 

Why Trucking is a Safe Bet for Military Veterans

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Safety isn’t just a buzzword in the trucking industry — it’s a lifestyle. It has to be, for a reason more than familiar to military veterans: neglecting safety comes with consequences. Fortunately, veterans transitioning into trucking will find a familiar — and enduring — commitment to safety. The statistics prove it.

According to the American Trucking Associations, the number of truck-involved fatalities fell 21% between 2002 and 2012 (the most recent range data is available for). The number of truck-involved injuries fell 20% during the same period. Altogether, trucks have overall crash rates almost half that of other vehicles.

The numbers are even more impressive considering in 2012 there were nearly 3 million more registered large trucks on the road than in 2002. Every day, the drivers of those trucks travel millions of miles, facing challenges like careless motorists and fluctuating weather conditions.

A combination of factors contributes to safety progress made in the industry, including better equipment and technology. Ultimately, it comes down to each driver making safety a top priority, and working for a company that never compromises that commitment.

For example, Schneider, an industry leader for 80 years and the number eight G.I. Jobs Military Friendly employer, has a core value of “safety first and always.” No freight matches the value of a human life, and Schneider’s policies reflect that.

Learn more about Schneider’s commitment to safety, see why those with a military background choose Schneider and apply to join the team by visiting schneiderjobs.com or calling 800-44-PRIDE.

How Lucrative is a Career in Trucking?

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So, how much money do truckers make? In other Progressive Truck School blog posts, we’ve covered the current truck driver shortage – there’s currently a demand for drivers with CDLs. Current projections indicate a projected growth of 1.1 million jobs in the trucking sector through the end of 2014.

In the current state of trucking, a career in tucking can be extremely lucrative. After earning a CDL certification, like the CDL certification offered at Progressive Truck Driving School., drivers’ average anywhere from $30,000-$80,000/year!  Also, in the trucking industry its common for employers to offer guaranteed annual raises to drivers along with generous benefits packages (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid vacations, etc.).

Experience, location, and cost-of-living can affect salary and compensation packages. Also, in trucking, the level of certification (including HAZMAT licensing) can affect driver compensation. Some experienced drivers (often in teams) report income of over $100,000; truckers can reach a very high compensation level.  Also important to consider is that with the economy on the rise and drivers in short supply, job security as a truck driver is unusually high right now compared to other low-demand jobs.

Another factor currently affecting trucker compensation is the retirement of tenured drivers.  Simply put, older drivers are reaching retirement age and are leaving the trucking industry.  These retired truckers open opportunities for employment for a younger generation of truckers.

The first step in starting a lucrative career in trucking is to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Contact Progressive Truck School to discuss your options: (773) 736-5522

Why take a CDL Practice Test?

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To begin your career in trucking you must obtain your CDL (Commercial Driver’s License). As part of the test, you must pass a series of written CDL tests in order to obtain your CDL endorsements. For all CDL endorsements, including Class A, Class B, and Class C, a written test must be passed.

Every state requires a written CDL exam. This exam is based on Federal Guidelines – the test is the same for every state. The official test changes often, but taking a practice taking a practice CDL test will give you an idea of the score you would receive on an actual CDL test.

We have compiled some sample test questions to give you an idea of how you might score on the CDL exam. To become well-versed in the material you’ll need to know for the written test, take classes at Progressive Truck Driving School. Take our free CDL Practice Test to see how you would score today.

Take Progressive Truck Driving School’s Free CDL Test to find out how you score: Progressive CDL Practice Test