Wayne Meenach was a bit nervous going into his CDL permit test but was one of the #CDLorBust students who passed. He shares his reaction to the test and the visit by Jet Express President Kevin Burch in this chat with TT's David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com.
August 25, 2016CDL or Bust: Joey Wilson Jr. Recaps Permit Test
Joey Wilson Jr. recaps the process for passing his permit test on Day 4 in this interview with Transport Topics reporter David Elfin. More of our #CDLorBust coverage at CDLorBust.com.
August 25, 2016CDL or Bust: Kevin Burch Shares Insight
Jet Express President Kevin Burch, also first vice chairman of American Trucking Associations, gave the #CDLorBust class job-hunting advice and other tips during his Aug. 25, 1016 visit. More at CDLorBust.com. (Video by John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
August 25, 2016CDL or Bust: Ex-Prep QB Teddy Flener Jr. Seeks Wins in Trucking
CDL or Bust student Teddy Flener Jr. hopes a winning attitude in football will translate to success in earning a CDL. He talks with Transport Topics reporter David Elfin on Day 3 of our 16-day #CDLorBust series. More at CDLorBust.com.
August 24, 2016CDL or Bust: Trucking's Already in the Blood of Jason Horton
Jason Horton's father and brother are both truckers, but have different views of Jason's pursuit of his own CDL. See why in this interview with Transport Topics' David Elfin, and read more at CDLorBust.com.
August 24, 2016CDL or Bust: Interview With Training School Owner Debby Mobley
Truck America Training school owner Debby Mobley talks about changes she has seen over the years in students who are applying to earn commercial driver's licenses. (Interview by David Elfin, video by John Sommers II.)
August 23, 2016CDL or Bust: Interview With Instructor Ann Wooldridge
Truck America Training instructor Ann Wooldridge, who is teaching the #CDLorBust class, describes her background and what the students endure to earn their commercial driver's license. (Interview by David Elfin, video by John Sommers.)
August 23, 2016CDL or Bust: Russell Durgasingh on Muhammad Ali's Influence
Russell Durgasingh, a lifelong student and fan of boxing, describes how a chance encounter with a friend at Muhammad Ali's funeral led to his interest in pursuing a commercial driver's license in this Skype interview with Transport Topics Digital Media Editor Gary Kicinski. More at CDLorBust.com.
August 23, 2016CDL or Bust: Anna Basham is Ready to Hit the Road
CDL or Bust student Anna Basham talks about her desire to use a career in truck driving as a way to see the country in this Day 2 Skype interview with Transport Topics Digital Media Editor Gary Kicinski. More coverage at CDLorBust.com.
August 23, 2016Business
Georgia Truck-Driving School Launches With Emphasis on Redefining Driver Training
DALTON, Ga. — A stone's throw from the front door of Big Rig Driving Academy, tractor-trailers rumble up and down Interstate 75, their drivers stopping at a truck stop on Carbondale Road for fuel, food or a simple rest.
August 2, 2016