According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2016 data, the overall job outlook for truck drivers through 2024 is favorable. Arizona is leading the charge by offering competitive salaries, with the BLS reporting the average hourly wage for truck drivers in the state at $20.34 (with an average annual salary of $42,310) as of May 2016. Learn more about Arizona CDL salaries.
CDL Training Near Me in Arizona
To become a truck driver in Arizona, you must first pursue your commercial driver's license (CDL), and a truck driving school in Arizona is a great place to start. To earn a CDL license, all candidates must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for interstate hauling) and pass a general knowledge exam. Depending on the class of license and endorsements you need, other knowledge and skills tests may be required--for example, to drive a combination vehicle, a school bus, a tanker truck, a truck with air brakes or to transport passengers. CDL license candidates must then pass a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control skills test, and an on-road driving exam. A truck driving school in Arizona will prepare you to pass these examinations. Upon earning a CDL, students have the opportunity to find employment with one of the state's major carriers, such as Northland Trucking, Duncan and Son Lines, and many others.
To find an Arizona truck driving school near you, check out the featured trucking schools below.
