Commercial Driver Shortage is making a comeback!

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Commercial Driver Shortage is making a comeback!

In 2019, the Trucking Industry was facing a significant shortage of qualified drivers.  COVID-19 turned the U.S. economy upside down in early 2020 but now things are turning around for the Trucking Industry.  A recent article in Fleet Owner provided some interesting details about the current state of trucking:

As recovery looms, trucking faces driver supply dilemma

Fleet recruiting experts discuss the challenges of finding drivers as the economy improves and how to solve them.

Geoffery S.

Veteran Geoffrey S. needed a change and thought that getting his CDL would be a great start. After working with our instructors Geoffrey was not only able to pass his road test, but was able to obtain a level of confidence that he would not have recieved elsewhere. 

Khalid E.

Khalid E. came through our Professional Program and was not only able to pass his Class A Road Test, but was also given extra time with more real world training to help him transision into his new career. He's hoping to start driving for Swift.

Charles M.

We are very proud to have trained Charles. He's a good worker and has a excellent mindset. He's not sure who he's going to be driving for but no matter what company he chooses that company will be getting a stellar driver.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to take steps toward opening interstate trucking to younger drivers

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to take steps toward opening interstate trucking to younger drivers

August 12th UPDATE

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August 12th UPDATE

CDL Permit Tests now available without delays!

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has invested significant resources at their exam stations to ramp up access to knowledge testing.  The downtown St. Paul location at 445 Minnesota Street is reported to have the best service at this time.  We have also heard reports of short wait times and good service at the metro exam stations in Eagan, Arden Hills, and Plymouth. 

June 25th UPDATE

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June 25th UPDATE

Job Opportunities for new truck drivers is expanding.  

Our staff at Interstate/Hudson Truck Driving Schools is in constant contact with trucking companies that hire new drivers.  The COVID-19 virus obviously reduced the need for new drivers during the second quarter of 2020.  Now that the economy is opening up again, the freight volume is increasing and as a result the trucking companies are offering positions to drivers new to the industry.

May 27th UPDATE

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May 27th UPDATE

DVS open but experiencing long wait times.

This morning one of our students arrived at the South Metro Exam Station at 7:30 AM (30 minutes before the exam station opened) and was 48th in line for access to a permit test.  He was still waiting at noon.  We will keep an eye on the status of permit tests and provide updates as things change. 

May 19th UPDATE

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May 19th UPDATE

DVS locations are open for CDL Permit Testing!

We received reports from a few students today that were successful at taking their CDL Permit Tests.  Even better, everyone we heard from today passed!

Long lines have been reported at every open location.  People are arriving early, before the exam stations open, to get in line. At least the weather forecast for the next few days is agreeable to standing outside in a line.

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