Truck Driving Schools in South Dakota (SD)

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. As of May 2009 (latest available data), heavy truck drivers in South Dakota earn a median hourly wage of $15.91 (median annual salary of $33,090). Light truck drivers in South Dakota earn a median hourly wage of $12.48 (median annual salary of $25,950). There are over 9,200 truck drivers in South Dakota. To join them you must first earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a truck driving school in South Dakota will prepare you to achieve this goal.

Truck driving schools in South Dakota can be found in cities such as Sioux Falls and Rapid City. South Dakota truck driving schools provide you with the training needed to earn your CDL. To obtain a CDL in South Dakota, applicants must be at least 16 years old (21 years old for interstate trucking) and pass both a knowledge test and a three part skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control skills test and an on-road driving 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. To transport hazardous materials (Hazmat), a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check is also required.

To find a truck driving school in South Dakota, browse the list of trucking schools below.

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