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Truck Driving Schools in New Mexico (NM)
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). New Mexico heavy truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $16.92 as of May 2009 (latest available data). This equates to a median annual salary of $35,200. New Mexico light truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $12.20 (median annual salary of $25,370). There are over 13,700 truck drivers in New Mexico; a truck driving school will get you started on the path to becoming one of them.
Truck driving schools in New Mexico can be found throughout the state, but some popular places include Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Roswell. New Mexico truck driving schools will prepare you to earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL). In order to obtain a CDL license in New Mexico, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), have a valid driver's license and a recent medical certificate. You will also need proof of identity, residency and your social security number. 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 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, a tanker or to haul hazardous materials. New Mexico truck driving schools will prepare you to pass these examinations.
To find a truck driving school in New Mexico, browse the list of trucking schools below.
Directory of New Mexico Truck Driving Schools
Albuquerque: Central New Mexico Community College
Address: 525 Buena Vista Dr SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Phone: 505-224-3730
Albuquerque: Rocky Mountain Truck Driving School
Address: 2705 Princeton NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Phone: 505-888-5182
Artesia: Artesia Training Academy LLC
Address: 3205 W Main, Artesia, New Mexico 88210
Phone: 505-748-9766
Deming: International Schools
Address: 226 S Alameda St, Deming, New Mexico 88030
Phone: 505-523-2266
Farmington: San Juan College
Address: 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, New Mexico 87402
Phone: 505-326-3311
Gallup: Gallup CDL Training
Address: 200 College Rd, Gallup, New Mexico 87301
Phone: 505-863-7744
Hobbs: New Mexico Junior College
Address: 5317 Lovington, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Phone: 505-392-5248
Las Cruces: Dona Ana Community College
Address: 3400 S Espina St, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003
Phone: 575-527-7500
Las Cruces: International Schools
Address: 101 N Alameda, Ste 18, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005
Phone: 505-523-2266
Las Cruces: Mesilla Valley Training Institute
Address: 3530 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007
Phone: 575-541-7983
Las Vegas: Luna Community College
Address: 366 Luna Dr, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701
Phone: 505-454-2530
Los Lunas: University of New Mexico
Address: 280 La Entrada, Los Lunas, New Mexico 87031
Phone: 505-925-8974
Roswell: Eastern New Mexico University
Address: 52 University Blvd, Roswell, New Mexico 88201
Phone: 505-624-7161
Santa Fe: Jaguar Express Truck Driving School Of Santa Fe
Address: 7034 Camino Rojo , Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
Phone: 505-804-3500
Socorro: New Mexico Tech
Address: NM Tech Physical Plant, Buck Wolfe, Socorro, New Mexico 87801
Phone: 575-835-6581
Sunland Park: International Schools
Address: 141 Quinella Rd, Sunland Park, New Mexico 88063
Phone: 800-743-1414
Tucumcari: Mesalands Community College
Address: 911 S 10th St, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
Phone: 505-461-4413
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