Wisconsin Trucking Schools and Programs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the average truck driving careers in Wyoming earn drivers an annual earnings of about $43,270. This is a high salary in comparison to the average for truckers across the nation. You may also discover that you can earn a higher salary depending on the industry that you work in.
The Bureau also reports an estimated growth of 21 percent to take place over the next 10 years for trucking careers in the U.S. This means you can look forward to a lot of job stability. With so many opportunities afforded to you, you can find one that is personalized toward your needs and wants.
Many of the industries vary, which means it’s a good idea to see how much they vary. What you haul, what your hours are and what you are paid can be different, so you will want to learn about the benefits of each industry prior to making a decision about your career path.
A Class A commercial driver’s license, otherwise known as a CDL, is required by all drivers who operate a single vehicle or a vehicle with a trailer with a total gross weight of 26,001 tons or more.
In order to obtain this license, Wisconsin residents must pass the CDL knowledge exam. This exam is available to residents free of charge at the Wisconsin DMV service center, but it is recommended that drivers take a Class A course through a driver’s education school or online prior taking the test, or they should study the CDL manual in detail on their own. A passing grade of at least 80 percent is required on the exam, and the test takes most drivers approximately one to two hours to complete. An appointment to take the test is not required, but drivers should arrive at the DMV service center early enough to allow ample time to complete the test before the office closes. Drivers should bring a valid Class D driver’s license with them to the DMV service center when taking the exam.
For drivers who want to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement on their Class A license, additional documentation such as proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency and a Social Security card must also be presented before the test will be administered.
This examination process provides drivers with an instructional CDL. This instructional permit will allow a driver to benefit from behind-the-wheel training at a CDL driving school for six months, and the instructional permit can be renewed as needed. After taking a behind-the-wheel course, a driver may then schedule a pre-trip and skills test with a third party testing agency. The MV3001 Application should then be completed, and it will need to be submitted to the DMV’s office with the required fees and proof of health in the form of a Federal Medical Card to obtain the Class A endorsement.
While the process of obtaining a Class A commercial drivers license in the state of Wisconsin may be lengthy and will require several months of your time and effort to obtain, ultimately a Class A CDL will enable you to enjoy many career opportunities as a professional trucker working as an independent contractor or an an employee for a company. These opportunities may take you across Wisconsin roadways and beyond while you earn a living.
Chippewa Valley Tech College
620 West Clairmont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Diesel Driving Academy
P. O. Box 560
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Diesel Truck Driver Training School
Hwy 151 & Hwy VV
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Fox Valley Tech College
1825 N. Bluemound Dr.
Appleton, WI 54913
Midwest Driver Development
949 Advance St.
Green Bay, WI 54307
Millis Training Institute
3001 W. Holy Hill Rd./Hwy 167
Richfield, WI 53076
Roehl Driver Training Center
1916 East 29th St.
Marshfield, WI 54449
