Free Resources
Study Guides & Career Info
Short, practical guides to back up your practice tests and prepare you for the road.
Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist
The full walk-around, in order, with the phrases examiners expect to hear.
Guide coming soon
Air Brake Study Guide
System components, the applied leakage test, and common failure points.
Guide coming soon
Coupling & Uncoupling Steps
Step-by-step tractor-trailer coupling procedure for the skills test.
Guide coming soon
Hours of Service Basics
The 11-hour, 14-hour, and 70-hour rules in plain language.
Guide coming soon
These guides are being written now. Check back soon — in the meantime, the free practice tests cover the same topics.
Careers
Where a CDL can take you
OTR Dry Van
Long-haul freight across regions. Highest miles, most time out.
Regional Reefer
Temperature-controlled freight, typically home weekly.
Local Dump / Construction
Home daily, seasonal demand, Class B friendly.
Tanker & HazMat
Higher pay with endorsements and a strong safety record.
Put it into practice
Test what you've studied with free CDL practice exams.