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10 Best Reasons to get your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
They say this country couldn’t run without truck drivers. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says the trucking industry provides one out of every 16 American jobs for a whopping 7.3 million jobs, and the industry is still growing. There are more truck driving jobs than there are truck drivers.
Trucking will always be in demand and truck drivers have a job security that many other professions don’t have. Once you have your CDL, you’re set for life in this career.
You see families of truckers that go back for generations. “My dad was a trucker and so was my grandpa,” they say.
Once you try it, you’re hooked for life. Maybe it’s because of all of the benefits the truck driving life affords.
Once you have your CDL, you can earn over $40,000 the first year. With more experience and time under your belt, that number can rise to well over 60,000 in no time. Compared to most jobs this is great entry-level pay.
Some careers only let you go so high before you hit the top, but getting your CDL will allow you to get into a career where the sky’s the limit. If you are willing to work hard, you can always make more. Owner/operators can average about $141,000 or more per year. Being able to work harder and make more is an important option for a lot of people.
Unlike college, truck driving school won’t cost you an arm and a leg to get through. Training to get your CDL is affordable. You won’t have years paying off college loan debt and it is one of the cheapest careers to get into for the amount that you will be making very soon.
You will be provided with a quality education for a fraction of the cost with personalized training that will put you at the top of your game as soon as you get your CDL. You will know all of the safety guidelines and be a confident driver.
You don’t have to waste your time with years of schooling. You can get your CDL and be in a truck in a matter of weeks, not years. You can start making money right away. You will get experience behind the wheel and help with job placement.
If you choose the Smith & Solomon CDL training program, you will receive a CDL class A license and will gain the ability to drive all classes of commercial vehicles. You also will be provided with the additional resources such as:
When you get your CDL through a school, you open up thousands of options for your future. You can work local delivery jobs, regional (where you will be home every few days), or “over-the-road” (OTR) jobs that travel all over America. You can choose to drive alone or with a partner. You can drive for a company or become an owner/operator. You have total independence and limitless options.
Getting your CDL enables you to see the world. If you choose, you can travel coast-to-coast and see places that others only talk about. I know lots of truck drivers that have been to all of the lower 48 states.
It’s an exciting world of meeting new faces and experiencing new things. You will have lots of variety in your life. It’s not a boring career and you will be doing something that you can be proud of. Truck drivers provide a valuable service to the world and you can be a part of that.
After you finish your schooling and get your CDL, you can choose a driving job that suits your lifestyle. You can be off on weekends or work nights if you prefer. You can take days off when you need to and work more if you want more money.
Many trucking companies provide excellent benefits including paid holidays and paid vacations; health, dental, and life insurance; periodic raises; 401K and tuition reimbursement. Upon completing the CDL program and obtaining your CDL, you can immediately begin placement with such companies.
If sitting behind a desk or taking orders from someone else all day doing meaningless tasks just isn’t for you, then getting your CDL is a great choice. You just get in the truck and drive.
You know what is expected of you and you get that feeling of accomplishment knowing that you are doing it right. There will be people depending on you and trusting you to do the job the way it’s supposed to be done. That you can do.
Wherever you go, you will be with others who “get it”. Truck drivers are a family of people that stick together and got each other’s backs. You will be able to form relationships with people who have proudly chosen the same life as you.
YOU GET TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Now, how many people can say that? It’s your life so do what you want to do with it. Take charge. It all starts with training to get your CDL so why not start today?
Progressive Truck Driving School is Chicagoland’s premier truck driving school. We have three locations to choose from. Interested in becoming a student? Apply here.
Hear what our graduates have to say about Progressive Truck Driving School:
Progressive Truck Driving School is Chicagoland’s premier truck driving school. We have three locations to choose from. Interested in becoming a student? Apply here.
Hear what our graduates have to say about Progressive Truck Driving School:
Progressive Truck Driving School is Chicagoland’s premier truck driving school. We have three locations to choose from. Interested in becoming a student? Apply here.
Hear what our graduates have to say about Progressive Truck Driving School:
Progressive Truck Driving School is Chicagoland’s premier truck driving school. We have three locations to choose from. Interested in becoming a student? Apply here.
Hear what our graduates have to say about Progressive Truck Driving School:
Progressive Truck Driving School is Chicagoland’s premier truck driving school w/ 49,000 graduated students and growing. We have three locations to choose from. Interested in becoming a student? Apply here.
Hear what our graduates have to say about Progressive Truck Driving School:
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Mr. Lemons from Rockford, just Graduated in 2017 and this is what he said:
Mr. McCregg from Chicago, Graduate 2016, this is what he said:
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Are you interested in getting your CDL? Take the first step and apply to Progressive Truck Driving School!
This 4th of July holiday, Progressive Truck Driving School participated in the 25th Anniversary of the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL). The International Festival of Life took place on Saturday – Tuesday, July 1st-4th, 2017 in Union Park, 1501 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Progressive Truck Driving School representatives were on hand at the event to discuss CDL training with prospective students.
We even brought one of our first-rate training trucks to the event!
We met very nice people at the event and we’re looking forward to helping them discover a new high-growth career in the world of trucking!
If you’re interested in applying for CDL training, please apply online.
There are multiple CDL schools in Chicago, so how do you find the right one for you? When choosing a CDL school in Chicago, there are a few key factors that you should take into account:
First and foremost, look at the track record of the school. How many commercial driver’s licenses have they issued? A school that advertises that they’re the “best driving school in Chicago”, but doesn’t have an established track record of helping students to graduate and find jobs is a school to avoid. At Progressive Truck School, we’ve graduated over 50,000 students since 1974 – those are the types of numbers you should be looking for when selecting a school.
Also, look at the testimonials on the school’s website and social media. Look carefully at what students say about the training and professionalism of the staff. Avoid schools where you aren’t able to find feedback from former students.
Does the school offer late-model conventional and cab-over tractors, day cabs and sleepers, with single and double axles and various transmissions, as well as different brands of vehicle, so you get an all-around training experience?
Also, what does their training terminal/lot look like? A school without a dedicated, large training terminal and parking lot is typically a CDL school to avoid. Also, look for a school that offers on-the-road training, so that you can get real-life experience.
Does the school you’re considering offer Job Placement assistance? The last thing you want to be is a CDL graduate without a great job to jump-start your career.
Look for schools that have experience placing students with top companies. At Progressive Truck School, we assist students to get jobs at companies like Schneider National, Werner Enterprises, FedEx, Roehl, and Con-Way. Also, look for CDL schools that offer job placement assistance free of charge!
By taking these factors into consideration, you are well on your way to finding a great truck school for your CDL certification! To apply to Progressive Truck Driving School, complete this form.
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