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Most truck driving schools are less expensive than conventional higher-education programs. Still, paying out of pocket for these services can feel intimidating. Fortunately, you can learn how to pay for CDL training without breaking your budget. Some people who may hear that CDL training in OKC can be expensive just give up on their dreams […]

With the massive change in the world’s economy in the last three years, different jobs are declining or changing to accommodate remote work. However, the trucking industry is seeing record hiring rates. The number of new truckers is higher than it has ever been! With those record hiring numbers, people wonder whether it’s better to work […]

At the beginning of July, American Truck Training (ATT) hosted the 2022 Annual Trucking Career Fair at its new facility in Oklahoma City. “We had a great day meeting different people in our community and educating them on the benefits of a career in trucking,” said an ATT employee. More than 200 people attended the […]

A commercial driver’s license qualifies you for many types of CDL jobs. Commercial drivers with proper CDL training in OKC can make good wages and have flexible schedules. You have several options when you train for a CDL. A class A CDL qualifies you for more lucrative trucking work, driving commercial motor vehicles with trailers that […]

It may be somewhat challenging to get a CDL — as is everything new and worthwhile — but the best way to get your CDL is to enroll in a reputable truck driving school such as American Truck Training (ATT). A good CDL training program in OKC will teach you the necessary driving abilities and […]

Go to CDL school and work a regular job too. Are you or someone you know stressed about working while getting their commercial driver’s license (CDL)? Finding time to take a CDL class and working a full-time job can be difficult. But, we are happy to report that it is possible with American Truck Training […]

As we talked about in our previous article, 5 Ways to Maximize Your Truck Driver Salary, adding an endorsement to your CDL can do just that! Lucky for you, American Truck Training (ATT) now offers an 8 hour-class to obtain a combination endorsement including both a HazMat Endorsement and Tanker Endorsement. This combo endorsement will […]

American Truck Training is here to let you know that the Federal Motor Career Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out its Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations earlier this month. The ELDT requirements apply to drivers who obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) on or after February 7, 2022. The regulations are not retroactive; so, drivers […]

It’s wintertime in Oklahoma and at American Truck Training we want to provide you with some helpful tips for safe winter driving. With the change in the weather, it is important to remember that the roads will be icy and dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2019, there were 440 […]

If you want to be a solo owner-operator and are a dog lover, you may want to consider bringing your co-pilot with you on your OTR routes! Having a “truck pet” has numerous advantages for both you and your pet. When trucking with your dog, there are a few things to keep in mind. 1. […]