What is truck driver training?
Professional training is a driver’s first step to becoming a trucker or bus driver. While attending school is not technically necessary to obtain a Class A CDL, it is the simplest and most popular option.Time FrameTruck driver (CDL, commercial driver’s license) training can take as little as three weeks, but averages around five weeks and can take as long as five months.Classroom and DrivingGenerally speaking, the first third of a driver’s training is spent in the classroom, the next third is done on a closed course and the last part is conducted on public roads.ClassroomBefore anything else, potential drivers learn the rules and regulations involved in the trucking industry. Students are also required to learn the basics of truck air-brake systems and how to complete a pre-trip inspection.Basic TrainingStudents get their first taste of big rig driving on a large “skid-pad,” where they learn basic driving techniques. These include angle backing (a.k.a., alley docking), straight-line ba
