Truck Driving Schools in Idaho (ID)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for truck drivers over the next decade (between 2008 and 2018) is favorable. The BLS classifies truck drivers into two basic categories according to the type of vehicle they drive: heavy versus light trucks. Heavy truck drivers, or tractor-trailer drivers, typically transport cargo farther distances (long-haul trucking). Light truck drivers usually do more local deliveries (also known as pick-up and delivery drivers). According to the latest available data (May 2009), heavy truck drivers in Idaho earn a median wage of $15.14 per hour (median salary of $31,500 per year). Light truck drivers in Idaho earn a median wage of $11.95 per hour (median salary of $24,850 per year). There are over 15,000 truck drivers in Idaho. To join them you must first earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a truck driving school in Idaho will prepare you to achieve this goal.

There are a number of truck driving schools in Idaho that can provide you with the training you need to earn a CDL license. Idaho truck driving schools can be found in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Twin Falls, Blackfoot, as well as Coeur d'Alene in the far north of the state. To obtain a CDL, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), pass a medical exam, possess a valid driver's license and have at least one year of driving experience. All candidates must pass a general knowledge exam and a three-part skills test that includes a vehicle inspection, a basic control skills test, and a road test. Testing typically takes 2 to 3 hours. In addition, other knowledge and skills tests may be needed depending on the class of CDL license and the endorsements you need--for example, to drive a vehicle with air brakes, double or triple trailers or to haul hazardous materials. A truck driving school in Idaho will prepare you to pass these examinations.

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