On the highway, skilled truckers can save lives; learn from the best

At SWTDT, we can talk all day about our awesome truck wraps, friendly staff, and how great our instructors are. However, we also need to give our students and prospective students a reminder of why it is important to get the best, most attentive training, available to you. 

Did you know that our instructors have millions of accident-free miles under their belts? 

Did you know that, when necessary, we will take the extra time help you advance in a particular area that you're struggling with?

The Odds Are in Your Favor With SWTDT Las Vegas

When you think of Vegas, you may think about the lights, the shows, and the sound of slot machines jingling wherever you go. More often than not, natives and tourists alike will gamble away the money they brought with them, giving meaning to the phrase, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." People head to The Strip, hoping to win big. Little do they know that if they just kept traveling north for about 15 more minutes, they would have a lot more luck.

There is a little place, away from The Strip and all the noise, that you can come to turn your money into an investment, and that place is Southwest Truck Driver Training. Here, we will give you the tools you need to be a proficient, professional, truck driver. Earning your CDL is not a temporary gamble with your money, but instead a permanent solution to solving money problems that will pay off for the rest of your life.

How to Earn Your CDL in Nevada in 6 Steps

Are you a resident of Nevada and entertaining the idea of studying for your CDL? 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 Nevada? Keep reading to find out!

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!

7 Questions to Ask a Truck Driver Training School Before Enrolling

So, you're thinking about starting a career as a professional truck driver. You've probably searched the Internet to find out how to go about doing just that, and now you're at the point where you're deciding which truck driver training school is best for you. At first glance it may seem that, from the outside, they are all pretty much the same. However, if you're sure to pay close attention and ask the right questions, you'll quickly come to learn the differences. If you ask these 7 questions, you'll be able to separate the good from the bad.

In Celebration of July 4th, 2015: Southwest Truck Driver Training's Veteran Truck Wrap

If you've been following us on Facebook or Twitter lately, you have seen photos of our recent truck wrap designed with veterans in mind. We feel that the photos of this incredible work of art need to be collected all in one place, and what better time to do so than right before this 4th of July weekend! Given the nature of the designs, pulling them together now is a great way to reflect on what makes America special: the men and women serving in uniform who work so hard to sustain our freedoms. We hope you take a few extra minutes this weekend to enjoy these images and get in the spirit of the holiday. Happy Independence Day!!

Your New Career as a Trucker: What to Expect the First Year

It's like being a freshman all over again. As a newbie trucker on the CB airwaves, a bunch of old veteran truckers may or may not have the patience for doe-eyed green-eared drivers like you. While it may seem a little nerve-wracking navigating heavy traffic or coming up on the radio for the first time, hopefully we can quash some of your fears about making your first run.

Start on Your Road to Success, with Southwest Truck Driver Training

The argument for starting a career as a truck driver is a pretty easy one to make. The trucking industry is expected to grow by 11% through the year 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of professional truck drivers. This adds up to job security for current professional truck drivers, and basically ensures that newly-licensed CDL holders will find employment very quickly after trucking school. Then, once you're on the road, you'll find that you very much enjoy the feeling of having more control over your time, vs. the typical job where a boss is looking over your shoulder most of the day. So yeah, the argument for why you should begin a career in tucking pretty much makes itself. You'll find that the same goes for why you should choose Southwest Truck Driver Training as your CDL training academy.