CDL Training Near Fresno

Truck Driving Around Fresno

A trucking career in this area will require you to be well-versed in the area’s highways, including State Route 41, State Route 99, and State Route 1. Some of the largest trucking employers in this area include Ganduglia Trucking, Central Cal Transportation, White Bear Transportation, and Allen Adams Trucking.

Get Your CDL Training in Fresno

Getting started on your CDL training starts with finding the right school, and finding a truck driving school in Fresno can be easy as there are a number of options. The schools below offer a variety of programs, so you may want to contact multiple schools to learn about program start dates, program lengths, and financial aid options. At AllTrucking.com we want to help you get your career moving as quickly as possible. That’s why we make it easy for you to view your options and start moving forward.

Things to Consider When Choosing a Fresno Truck Driving School

There are a number of factors you should consider when choosing a truck driving school, cost and financial aid is a large one. Financial aid options vary at each school. Even if your school does not offer student loans or scholarships, it’s possible that they have career placement assistance! When you get connected to the right potential employer, many will reimburse you for your training costs. Truck Nation School is one school that offers this service. Talk to each of the schools below to learn more about their benefits.

Other things you should consider are questions like what type of equipment you will be training on, do they offer both CDL-A and CDL-B licenses, do they rent you their equipment when you go to take your test, what are their class sizes like, and what are their graduation rates? These are all important because each school will differ, but all could be important in obtaining the career you want.

Also, consider schools that offer additional training for endorsements for things like HazMat, multiple trailer, or tank. These additional endorsements could be huge plusses on your résumé when you go to apply for job because of the demand for specialty drivers. They also earn a higher annual wage on average than traditional tractor trailer drivers because of the specialized nature of the haul.

As a truck driver in Fresno, you may be able to earn a fairly high salary. Heavy truck drivers earn, on average, $37,980 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013). Trucking professionals that drive light trucks report an average income of $30,550 (BLS, 2013).

Contact the schools below to start your career as a truck driver in the Fresno area!