
{"id":301,"date":"2017-07-16T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/allstatepeterbilt\/?p=301"},"modified":"2025-11-10T22:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:16:22","slug":"steps-to-becoming-a-commercial-truck-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allstatepeterbilt.com\/blog\/steps-to-becoming-a-commercial-truck-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out How to Get Behind the Wheel of a Commercial Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Steps to becoming a commercial truck driver<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone considering a career in commercial trucking will need to go through the proper training and education. There are several important steps to becoming a commercial truck driver that interested parties will need to take before getting behind the wheel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1571\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/669\/2025\/05\/29134328\/Getting-Your-Truck-Ready-for-Summer-1-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"Getting Your Truck Ready for Summer\" width=\"718\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/669\/2025\/05\/29134328\/Getting-Your-Truck-Ready-for-Summer-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/669\/2025\/05\/29134328\/Getting-Your-Truck-Ready-for-Summer-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/669\/2025\/05\/29134328\/Getting-Your-Truck-Ready-for-Summer-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/669\/2025\/05\/29134328\/Getting-Your-Truck-Ready-for-Summer-1-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/669\/2025\/05\/29134328\/Getting-Your-Truck-Ready-for-Summer-1-2048x1160.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Commercial Truck Training and Education<\/h3>\n<p>The process of becoming a commercial truck driver begins in high school. Students planning a career in commercial driving by taking classes and courses that emphasize problem solving skills. Mechanical classes are also an excellent choice, if they are offered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allstatepeterbilt.com\/blog\/how-does-commercial-truck-platooning-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about commercial truck platooning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to get a job as a commercial truck driver, it is necessary to obtain a commercial driver\u2019s license. These licenses can be obtained through the local DMV office. Each state will have different requirements for obtaining this license. In most cases, applicants will need to have a regular driver\u2019s license, a clean driving record and will have to pass a written test and road test.<\/p>\n<p>In order to pass these two tests, driving school courses will be necessary. Many schools throughout the country offer driving programs that will help prospective drivers gain these skills and prepare them for the tests.<\/p>\n<p>More information on obtaining a commercial driver\u2019s license can be found on the DMV website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allstatepeterbilt.com\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-the-peterbilt-preferred-rewards-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out the benefits of the Peterbilt Preferred Rewards Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you obtain your commercial driver\u2019s license, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allstatepeterbilt.com\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-long-term-commercial-truck-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allstate Peterbilt Group<\/a> can help you find your truck. Allstate Peterbilt Group offers our customers many new and pre-owned commercial trucks. We have locations in multiple states throughout the Midwest, enabling us to serve a wide area. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allstatepeterbilt.com\/find-a-location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find your nearest Allstate Peterbilt Group location right here<\/a> on our website, and take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allstatepeterbilt.com\/new-trucks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our inventory<\/a> to learn more about everything we have to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steps to becoming a commercial truck driver Anyone considering a career in commercial trucking will need to go through the proper training and education. 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