Truck Driving Schools in New Hampshire (NH)

The job outlook for truck drivers over the next decade (between 2008 and 2018) is favorable and expected to increase 9 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For classification purposes, the BLS separates heavy and light truck driving jobs. The majority of heavy trucking jobs involve long-haul trucking while light trucking jobs usually involve deliveries or pick-up and delivery services. As of May 2009 (latest available data), New Hampshire heavy truck drivers earn a median wage of $17.96 per hour. This equates to earning a salary of $37,350 per year. New Hampshire light truck drivers earn a median wage of $13.56 per hour (salary of $28,200 per year). There are over 10,500 truck drivers in New Hampshire; a truck driving school will get you started on the path to becoming one of them.

There are a few choices for truck driving schools in New Hampshire and Berlin remains a popular location. New Hampshire truck driving schools provide you with the training necessary to earn your commercial driver's license (CDL). To earn a CDL in New Hampshire, candidates must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for interstate commerce), pass a vision exam and have a current medical certificate. CDL applicants must then pass a written knowledge exam and a three part skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control test, and an on-road driving exam. 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. A truck driving school in New Hampshire will prepare you to pass these examinations.

Browse the New Hampshire truck driving schools below to find a trucking school near you.

Directory of New Hampshire Truck Driving Schools

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