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Alabama Trucking Careers start at My Trucking Future
Find your purpose, discover your potential, and be part of something bigger than yourself with an exciting and fulfilling trucking career in Alabama.
Trucking keeps America going.
Truckers support our communities when we need them most.
During any crisis, truckers answer the call. From supporting our nation's supply chain following natural disasters to empowering the world's largest and most robust economy, Truckers keep America going by delivering the essential goods that American's need and want.
With the critical role the trucking industry plays in our national economic and service infrastructure, reliable and future-focused men and women are in high demand among many industry-related career fields.
Professional Drivers and Diesel Technicians currently rank among the most sought-after and highly-paid positions in the industry.
Learn more about these two exciting career paths below, or click here to start your journey in the trucking industry.
A Trucking Lifestyle.
Meet the Real Faces of Alabama Trucking.
Hear from the men and women on the front lines of the trucking industry on what to expect out of your trucking future.
Jerod Clayton
Maintenance Technician
“I would recommend the trucking industry because it helps you grow as a person.”
Grant Crabill
Diesel Technician
“I have a lot of opportunities in this industry to set goals and then beat them.”
Alejandro Ibarra
Commercial Driver
“Being able to help people is the best part about my job. I look at it as somebody needs something and I am able to deliver.”
Felicia Adu
Commercial Driver
“The most rewarding thing is the other truck drivers I meet, they are helpful, they look out for you and have your back.”
Timothy Bibb
Diesel Technician
“It makes me proud to drive by a truck and know I fixed that truck! To see what it is supposed to be doing and functioning properly.”
Catherine Clements
Commercial Driver
“I didn’t have the best home life. This job has been great at getting me away from that and giving me that freedom.”
Haley Pang
Diesel Technician
“This industry is constantly changing, but everybody loves to help everbody.”
Kyle Rudowski
Diesel Technician
“If you want a hands-on work environment, this is definitely a great choice for you!”
John Dempsey
Diesel Technician
“Trucks move the country. Every store you to has some type of delivery. You get a sense that you are doing your part by being in this industry.”
Devante Caldwell
Commercial Driver
“To anyone looking to join the trucking industry, I say go for it! The community and relationship building are all there.”
Learn about the Culture
Trucking is not just a career or profession, it's a calling and it's a culture.
Understanding trucking culture can help you decide if this is right for you.
School of hard knocks: Eight lessons from a new fleet owner learning on the fly
The first big bill is coming. Don’t learn the hard way. Telly Arnold learned that the hard way. Her Houston carrier, TLA Group, ran non-CDL box trucks for about three […]
Hero truckers pull reverse ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ move to end I-65 police chase
Over the weekend, a patrol officer with the City of Calera Police Department observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed through a construction zone on I-65 in […]
These are the top 10 issues facing the trucking industry voted on by the industry
The economy had a three-year run at the top. But with a global supply crisis and no known timeline for reduction, fuel prices have become the number one concern for […]
New Alabama Trucker features industry leadership, legal insights, and a special musical tribute to drivers
The latest edition of Alabama Trucker, Volume 3, 2026, is now available, bringing together stories on industry leadership, legal risk, and the culture of life on the road. The cover […]
Delivering Hope: Trucking jumps into action when disaster strikes
In my 31 years as a professional driver, times of natural disaster and emergency are when I am most proud of our professional drivers and our industry. Last weekend, as […]
Your Trucking Future Starts Here.
Become a
Commerical
Driver
Become a
Diesel
Technician
How to Get Your CDL.
Becoming a Commercial Driver starts with obtaining your CDL license.
Here are the four steps to get your future rolling.
The average income for a professional truck driver is $71,188.
CDL training provider's tuitions vary between $3,500 - $4,500 with many offering scholarship opportunities for qualified applicants.
Prep For Your CDL Licence
Obtain a copy of your state’s CDL manual, and decide what kind of vehicle you’ll be driving and which of the three classes of CDL you will need.
Get Your Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)
This permit authorizes you to practice with a qualified CDL holder next to you.
Train for Your CDL
Complete entry-level driver training with a registered training provider.
This training provider will prepare you for your trucking future and assist in connecting you with trucking companies who are looking to hire.
Pass the CDL Skills Test
You must pass the three parts of the Skills Test: the Vehicle Inspection Test, the Basic Controls Test and the Road Test.
Earn a High School Diploma
You'll need your diploma or GED in order to enter most diesel technician training programs.
Other Considerations
Diesel technicians are in high demand, but many employers might require certain criteria like having a CDL license or an associate degree.
How to Get Your Diesel Technician Certification.
Though there aren’t official diesel technician education requirements, employers tend to require their diesel technicians to have a high school diploma. Additionally, many employers give preference to applicants with diesel mechanic training and certifications, as well as those with an associate degree.
The average income for a Diesel Technician is $85,951.
Map your Trucking Plan.
Use this interactive map to discover, research, and choose a training facility that offers the education and tools you need to pursue your calling as a trucking professional.
Search for training opportunities near you.
Get Connected to Real Alabama Truckers.
So you still have question about trucking, your future, or what life in this industry might be like. No problem! We'd love to connect you to an Alabama Trucking staff member or one of our Road Team Captains to give you more insight on what to expect as a future trucker.
Communicate with an Alabama Trucking Road Team Captain.
The Alabama Trucking Road Team consists of experienced trucking professionals who volunteer their free time to mentor and educate the next generation drivers and trucking associates.
