Launch Your High Paying Hot Shot Trucking Career Why “Hot Shot” Trucking Is Exploding in California From the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the construction booms in San Diego, San Jose, Fresno, Sacramento, and the Inland Empire, shippers need nimble haulers who can deliver freight fast with pickup-and-trailer combinations. That’s hot-shot trucking…moving…
How to Qualify, What License Class You Need, and How SPCDL Truck Driving School Helps You Pass with One-On-One Training and CDL Classes from Home Why a Dump Truck CDL Matters in California Construction never stops in the Golden State—high-rise towers in Los Angeles, highway expansions in the Central Valley, wildfire debris cleanup in the…
Do You Need a CDL to Drive a Flatbed Tow Truck? “Flatbed tow-truck CDL” searches surge every construction season in Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, and the Inland Empire. Whether you’re hauling impounded cars for CHP, recovering broken-down RVs on I-5, or running a private repossession company, you must follow…
Fast-Track Guide to Passing Your CDL the First Time with SPCDL Truck Driving School Earning a CDL permit—formally called a commercial learner’s permit (CLP)—is the first milestone on your journey to a full commercial driver’s license. Below, we answer, “What is a CDL permit?” and explain how to get a CDL permit in California and…
Get Your CDL for Water Truck & Wildland Firefighting Jobs in CaliforniaStart training with SPCDL Truck Driving School now—be ready when fire season hits Why Water-Truck Drivers Are Critical During California Fire Season California’s wildland-fire season now stretches from late spring (May) through early winter (November). CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service, and private contractors deploy…
If you’re pursuing a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in California or anywhere in the United States, understanding the FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements is essential. In this guide, SPCDL Truck Driving School breaks down everything you need to know about ELDT training, including how you can complete your ELDT course online from home,…
PLEASE NOTE: Students outside California pay a $1,400 travel fee (plus our regular CDL training cost) that lets us bring the exact truck and trailer you trained in to our Arizona test site—so you test in the very same rig—plus their own airfare, meals, and lodging for about three days. We serve students in California….
The trucking industry is experiencing a significant shortage of commercial drivers across the United States, and this shortage is having a profound impact on industries that rely on the timely delivery of goods, services, and materials. From the rise of e-commerce to seasonal fluctuations in demand, there are many reasons why commercial drivers are more…
Commercial Driver Earning Potential in California The commercial driving industry presents a tremendous opportunity for financial growth and stability, especially for individuals looking to earn a high income in a flexible and dynamic career. In California, with its bustling economy and varied industries, commercial drivers are in high demand. Whether you’re interested in local or…
NHTSA Investigates Automatic Emergency Braking Systems: What Truck Drivers Need to Know The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plays a critical role in ensuring road safety across the United States. One of its current focuses is investigating Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, particularly in commercial vehicles like trucks. As these braking systems become increasingly…