Trucking Career Advice From SWTDT's Job Placement Expert

Are you looking to enroll as a CDL student at Southwest Truck Driver Training, but haven't yet checked to see if anything might preclude you from becoming a professional truck driver? Fortunately for you, Kristi Ullery, our Job Placement expert at SWTDT Phoenix has all the answers you've been looking for. Ullery is an 8-month veteran of SWTDT, and she has been a great addition to the company! Since getting her start at our company, Kristi has already helped dozens of students find great full-time jobs after graduation.

Since her background is in HR, Kristi already had a good understanding of what employers in general are looking for in new hires. She is now able to give prospective students invaluable advice, specific to the trucking industry, when it comes to getting hired. Below, Kristi answers some common general questions related to job placement (for more specific questions related to your situation, contact us at 602-352-0704).

5 Steps to Earning Your CDL in Arizona

Every year, thousands of men and women go through truck driver training programs across the United States, earning their commercial driver's license to start their careers as professional truck drivers. While the specifics of obtaining a CDL can vary slightly between states, just like a regular driver's license, it is good in every state. Great! So how exactly do you go about getting a CDL in Arizona? Keep reading to find out!