Truck Driving Schools in Oklahoma (OK)

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. 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. Oklahoma heavy truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $15.97 as of May 2009 (latest available data). This equates to a median annual salary of $33,230. Oklahoma light truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $11.38 (median annual salary of $23,670). There are over 32,600 truck drivers in Oklahoma. To join them you must first earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a truck driving school in Oklahoma will prepare you to achieve this goal.

Truck driving schools in Oklahoma can be found in several cities around the state, from smaller towns like Drumright to larger cities such as Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Oklahoma truck driving schools can prepare you to earn your CDL license. To obtain a CDL in Oklahoma, 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 skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control test, and an on-road driving exam. Additional endorsements may be needed depending on the type of truck you wish to drive—for example, to drive a truck with air brakes, tankers, double/triple trailers or to drive a passenger or school bus. To transport hazardous materials (Hazmat), a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check is also required.

To find a truck driving school in Oklahoma, check out the list of trucking schools below.

Featured Trucking Schools in Oklahoma

Directory of Oklahoma Truck Driving Schools

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