Truck driving is poised to remain a hot career choice in Georgia, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth in the field through 2026. As of May 2016 (latest available data), the BLS reports that heavy truck drivers in Georgia earn a mean hourly wage of $19.65, which equates to an annual salary of roughly $40,870. Read more about Georgia CDL salary. In order to become a truck driver in the state, a CDL is needed. Luckily, Georgia has several quality truck driving school options to help future drivers meet this requirement.
CDL Training Near Me in Georgia
Truck driving schools in Georgia may be found throughout the state with hotspots in Atlanta and in cities like Tunnel Hill in the north and Louisville in the southeast. Popular truck driving schools in the state include the Georgia Driving Academy, Stevens Transport, and numerous technical and community colleges. Georgia truck driving schools help you prepare for the commercial driver's license (CDL) tests and start your career in commercial truck driving. To obtain your CDL, you must be 18 years old (21 years old to haul interstate), possess a valid driver's license, and be physically capable to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Applicants must also pass both a general knowledge exam and a driving test which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test and an on-road driving exam. In addition to a general knowledge exam, you may have to take additional knowledge and skills tests depending on the class of license and endorsements you need--for example, to transport hazardous materials. Georgia truck driving schools will prepare you to pass these examinations.
To find a truck driving school in Georgia, browse the list of featured trucking schools below.
