Truck Driving Schools in Pennsylvania
From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, there are many major cities that offer work for truck drivers. Working as a commercial truck driver in Pennsylvania can be a great paying career choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the truck drivers earn, on average, about $41,920 each year. Compared to other professions, it is relatively easy to start a career in this industry.
First of all, you must be at least 18 years of age to drive in the state. If you wish to drive to other states, then you must be 21 years or older. You’ll need to meet the minimum age requirement to get a driver’s license. You’ll need this when you apply for a Commercial Driver’s License or CDL. No truck driver may operate a heavy commercial vehicle without a CDL. Secondly, if you meet the age requirement, you must also be physically fit with good vision to enter this industry. Working as a truck driver means working long hours on the road. All CDL applicants are required to obtain a DOT medical certificate and submit it when they apply at their local DMV office.
Applicants will be required to take a General Knowledge Test after they submit their applications and schedule for a testing date. Applicants are encouraged to read the CDL manual before taking this test. Additional exams will also be given for each endorsement an applicant wants to add to his CDL. If you pass your written exam, you will be given a temporary license, which will let you drive under the supervision of a licensed driver. When you feel that you are ready to take the next step, visit the DMV office and schedule for a road test. The road test is divided into a pre-trip inspection, basic driving skills, and on-road driving. Applicants must pass all three parts to receive their CDL.
List of Truck Driving Schools in PA
Allentown
McCann School
2200 North Irving Street,
Allentown, PA 18109
Phone: (888) 220-4268
Bessemer
Transport Tech
401 East Poland Avenue,
Bessemer, PA 16112
(800) 786-7527
Bethleham
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road,
Bethleham, PA 18020
(610) 861-5300
Brookville
Transport Tech
3661 Route 28 North
Brookville, PA 15825
(800) 786-7527
Butler
Keystone Diesel
647 Evans City Road Building 101
Butler, PA 16001
(888) 405-0046
Carlisle
McCann School
346 York Road,
Carlisle, PA 17015
(888) 220-4268
Chester Springs
Total Equipment Training
1846 Eagle Farms Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 321-2679
Clearfield
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center
1620 River Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-3453
Dupont
Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
98 Grove Street,
Dupont, PA 18641
(570) 602-8780
Essington
All State Career
50 W. Powhattan Avenue,
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 362-1124
Harrisburg
AAA School of Trucking
6003 Jonestown Road,
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(800) 536-1619
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
1 Hacc Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 780-2400
Jermyn
Trans American Technical Institute, Inc.
109 Trans American Road
Jermyn, PA 18433
(877) 748-8284
Lebanon
Sage Truck Driving School at Lebanon County Career School
18 East Weidman Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
(800) 694-8804
Leesport
Sage Truck Driving School at Berks Career & Technical Center
1057 County Road
Leesport, PA 19533
(610) 374-4073
Leetsdale
Truck Technology Training
115 3rd Street
Leetsdale, PA 15056
(724) 266-4131
Lester
All State Career
501 Seminole Street
Lester, PA 19029
(610) 521-1818
Mar Lin
Schuylkill Technology Center
17 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-9131
Milton
Professional Drivers Academy
Housels Run Road – Milton Industrial Park
Milton, PA 17847
(800) 875-2511
Nanticoke
Luzerne County Community College
1333 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Phone: (800) 377-LCCC
New Castle
New Castle School of Trades
4117 Pulaski Road
New Castle, PA 16101
(800) 837-8299
New Wilmington
Moore CDL Truck Driving Academy
381 Wilson Mill Road
New Wilmington, PA 15122
(412) 346-2100
Newtown
Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8000
Norristown
Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
103 East Main Street,
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-6050
Philadelphia
AAA School of Trucking
442 E. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 324-5957
Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
4219 Richmond Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 288-2298
Phoenixville
Sage Truck Driving School at Chester County IU
1580 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-0423
Pleasant Gap
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
540 North Harrison Road
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Pottsville
Schuylkill Technology Center
240 Airport Road
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-4904
Reading
Reading Area Community College
10 South Second Street
Reading, PA 19603
(610) 372-4721
Schnecksville
Lehigh Carbon Community College
4525 Education Park Drive,
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 799-2121
Sage Truck Driving School at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
4500 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(877) 440-7544
Scranton
Lackawanna College
501 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18509
(877) 346-3552
Somerset
Somerset County Technology Center
281 Technology Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-9651
Tobyhanna
Northampton Community College
1900 Corporate Center Drive East
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-2778
West Chester
A. Duie Pyle Truck Driving Academy
650 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19381
(610) 350-3069
West Mifflin
All State Career
1200 Levanon Rd., Suite 101
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 823-1818
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
5 Allegheny Country Airport
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(800) 444-1440
Wilkes-Barre
McCann School
264 Highland Park Boulevard,
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(888) 220-4268
Willow Street
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
1730 Hans Herr Drive
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-7050
Wyomissing
Berks Technical Institute
2205 Ridgewood Road,
Wyomissing, PA 19610
(888) 220-4268
York
DCS School of Driving, LLC
1060 Zinns Quarry Road
York, PA 17404
(717) 586-9648
York County School of Technology
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York County School of Technology
400 Mulberry Street,
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-0137
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