Truck Driving Schools in Wyoming (WY)

With an expected growth rate of 9 percent between 2008 and 2018, the job outlook for truck drivers is favorable, 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. According to the latest available data (May 2009), Wyoming heavy truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $18.02. This equates to a median annual salary of $37,480. Wyoming light truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $14.20 (median annual salary of $29,540). The first step to becoming one of the 8,500+ truck drivers in Wyoming is to earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a truck driving school in Wyoming will prepare you to achieve this goal.

Truck driving schools in Wyoming are located throughout the state with hotspots in Cheyenne and Casper. Wyoming truck driving schools offer the necessary education and training needed to gain your CDL license. To obtain your CDL in Wyoming, you must be at least 18 years old (21 years old to drive interstate) and have a valid Wyoming driver's license. CDL applicants are then required to pass a written knowledge exam and an on-road skills test, which consists of a pre-trip inspection, a basic vehicle handling test, and an on-road review. Additional knowledge 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, a school bus or to haul hazardous materials. A truck driving school in Wyoming will prepare you to pass these examinations.

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Directory of Wyoming Truck Driving Schools

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