Life in the Truck Driver's Seat: Tony's Story

He isn't what most people would consider the stereotypical truck driver. Sure, he listens to country music and enjoys being out on the open road, but that's pretty much where the stereotype ends.

A former bodybuilder and self-described gym rat, Tony was looking for a career that would allow him to increase his earning potential while still being able to enjoy time with his 5, yes, FIVE boys. His goal was to eventually go from working for a company to become an owner-operator, which is what he does now. He doesn't recommend getting into it right away, though. More on that later.

So how did a bodybuilder get into trucking? Well, much like Brian, it became somewhat of a family business. Tony's older brother was already a professional truck driver, and the lifestyle appealed to him. He had previously been working in sales, but did not like the uncertainty of his paycheck, since it was totally based off commission earned. Since he has five children, he felt much more comfortable knowing how much (or at least the minimum) he would be bringing in each month.

SWTDT 2015 Trucking Wrap Up

2015 has been a wonderful year for SWTDT. Before we look ahead into what's in store for our company in 2016, we would like to stop and reflect on the blessings this year has brought.

First and foremost, we are thankful for our students. Without you, we would not exist. We would like to thank our graduates for their contribution to the trucking industry, and the U.S. economy as whole. We have been able to see more students than ever earn their CDL, and start great careers, as a direct result of attending our training.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: SWTDT Breaks Ground on New CDL Training Location!

Center (blue shirt): Travis Williams Director of Veterans Affairs. To his right: Sean A. Williams President of Southwest Truck Driver Training Inc. Also pictured: Sun State Builders, Winton Architects, and members of the development team

Soon, Southwest Truck Driver Training will have a brand-new campus to serve you! On December 17, 2015, we celebrated our new location with a groundbreaking. Our new, state-of-the-art CDL training facility will be located at 2323 S. 51st Avenue in Phoenix. 

This is part of SWTDTs continued effort to provide students with the best instructors and training resources available. Many thanks to Sun State Builders, Winton Architects, and members of our development team for helping us to make this happen. Stay tuned as we post updates and more details in the coming months!

2016 Trucking Industry Outlook and Projections

If you're wondering how the future trucking job market will look for you, the new CDL holder, we can confidently tell you that it looks very bright! 

Industry leaders echo our sentiments: “The outlook for all modes of freight transportation remains bright,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello in releasing U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. “Continued population growth, expansion of the energy sector and foreign trade will boost trucking.”