With a favorable job outlook over the next 10 years (from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), truck driving is becoming a hot career choice in Pennsylvania. For heavy truck drivers in the state, the mean hourly wage is $21.76 as of May 2016 (latest available data). This equates to a mean annual salary of $45,270. If you're ready to head out on the highway as a professional truck driver, the first step is to enroll in a truck driving school and earn a commercial driver's license.
CDL Training Near Me in Pennsylvania
Truck driving schools in Pennsylvania are located throughout the state from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg to Philadelphia. All State Career, Professional Drivers Academy, SAGE Truck Driving School are just a few of the choices peppered throughout the area. Pennsylvania truck driving schools may provide you with the training necessary to earn your commercial driver's license (CDL). To qualify for a CDL license in Pennsylvania, you must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for interstate driving) and provide proof of identity and residency. CDL applicants must then pass a written knowledge exam and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control test, and an on-road driving test. Additional qualifications may be needed depending on the type of vehicle you wish to drive and/or the type of material to be transported. For example, additional knowledge exams are needed to drive a truck with a tanker, air brakes or double/triple trailers or to transport passengers or hazardous materials. Upon graduating from trucking school and earning a CDL, you will be ready to embark on a truck driving career, perhaps with a Pennsylvania company like NAPA Transportation or PGT Trucking.
To find a truck driving school in Pennsylvania, browse the list of featured trucking schools below.
