Phoenix Truck Driving School in Albuquerque, NM

Getting your CDL doesn't only mean driving semi-trucks, it can mean being a heavy equipment operator, dispatcher, highway maintenance technician, bus driver, and more! 🔧 Some of these titles come after gaining experience as a driver, while others you can start right away.⁠
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Today is National Love Your Pet Day! 🐶🐾⁠
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Did you know that some carriers allow you to bring a pet on your journey over-the-road? This means you can have your cat or dog with you wherever you go, one of the best parts of becoming a trucker 🐈️⁠
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⚠️ Did you know that wearing your seatbelt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash?

It takes only seconds to do, protect yourself and everyone in your vehicle by buckling up! This is important for truckers and non-truckers alike; your safety is the top priority.

Just by putting your seatbelt on in the front seat of a passenger car, you reduce your risk of moderate to critical injury by 50% ‼️

ℹ️ Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

😱 Without truckers, our lives would look very different! Our stores would run out of food and goods in general, and the gas stations would quickly run out of fuel. This goes to show the immense importance the job of a trucker holds, and explains why carriers are seeking more truckers to join them. ⁠
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➡️ There is great job stability in the trucking industry as a result of this, your work will ALWAYS be needed!
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Which coupon would you give your trucker Valentine? 🏹

Happy Valentine's Day! 💌

Did you know that over 80% of farmed goods rely on trucks for transportation? 💭⁠
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This is part of why trucking is always in demand and a stable career for those who work in it. 🚚
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The Super Bowl is this Sunday! Which team are you rooting for? 🏈⁠
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In preparation for the Super Bowl this Sunday, we wanted to do a throwback to a meme from last year's 🏈⁠
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If you want to learn more about any of the benefits mentioned in this post, check out our website! Don't worry, we won't *actually* yell at you like Travis, we're just passionate about trucking 🙇⁠
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Get your CDL and enjoy the beauty of the open road. 🌲🍃⁠
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Thinking about a career in trucking? 🤔

One of the things you'll want to look into are the types of endorsements available with your CDL. These will determine what types of jobs you can get upon completing CDL training.

🔎 Take a look:

☣️ Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)
Allows drivers to transport hazardous materials, including chemicals, flammable liquids, gases, and explosives.

🌊 Tanker
Necessary if you’re interested in hauling liquids such as fuel, water, or chemicals. Tanker trucks have unique handling requirements, and drivers with this endorsement are trained in safe loading, unloading, and navigating tanker-specific challenges like sloshing liquids.

‼️ Double/Triple Trailer
Essential for drivers operating multiple trailers attached to one tractor. Training includes understanding the dynamics of longer and heavier combinations, managing turns, and maintaining control at higher speeds.

🚌 Passenger
Necessary if you plan to transport passengers in motor vehicles like buses or vans. This includes understanding passenger safety, emergency procedures, and customer service skills to ensure passengers a comfortable and secure ride.

"The time is always right to do what is right."

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as well as Inauguration Day!

It's time to air out your grievances 😤

What do you wish other drivers/truckers did more of? Let us know below!