Trucking
The Benefits of Truck Driving: A Look at the Pros and Cons
Are you looking for an in-demand job that offers good benefits and lots of travel? If so, then you may be tailor-made for a career as a truck driver. If you have a passion for driving and 4 weeks to prepare for the Class A CDL license exam, then Ohio Business College can help. There…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the Written Portion of the CDL Exam
Are you ready to start driving a commercial vehicle, but not sure if you are prepared for both the written and on-road driving exams? You are not alone. Taking the written portion of the CDL exam takes preparation. Let us help you prepare. How to Prepare for the Written Portion of the CDL Exam There…
Read MoreWhat Jobs Opportunities are Available with a Class A CDL?
Do you dream of traveling across the state of Ohio and around the United States? Do you want to be your own boss? If so, then becoming a truck driver may be the right career for you. Truck drivers are in demand, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. So, what license do you…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Has Changed the Demand for the Truck Driving Field
Much has changed in the trucking industry since the pandemic brought us COVID-19 restrictions. Many of these changes will continue well after the pandemic subsides. Moving forward, trucking companies and truck drivers must pivot to keep moving in the right direction. Plus, there will be a need to satisfy the demand for more truck drivers…
Read MoreAre Truck Drivers in Demand?
Do you dream of the open road behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler? Becoming a truck driver is a great way to set out on the open road. With so much demand for truck drivers, you will be stepping into a stable career. So, why become a truck driver? Why Become a Truck Driver?…
Read MoreWhat to Expect from a Truck Driving Academy
If you love the idea of life on the open road, the freedom that comes with taking charge of your career, and driving a big rig across America’s beautiful highways, it’s time to consider enrolling in a truck driving school. Here’s what you can expect when you attend OBC’s Truck Driving Academy. Complete Training Quickly…
Read MoreRoad to a New Career
Plenty of Trucking Jobs Available There will be literally millions of truck driving jobs before this decade is over, according to government forecasts. That means a lot of opportunities for a lot of people. You could be one of them. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that by 2028 there will be nearly 2…
Read MoreOBC Truck Driving Academy Celebrates 50 Years of Training CDL Drivers
In 1969, Tri-State Driving School in Middletown, OH, first opened its doors to students who wanted to learn to drive “big rigs”. Fifty years and thousands of students later, the program is still operating, but Ohio Business College – Truck Driving Academy is at the helm. Plans are underway to commemorate the anniversary sometime this…
Read MoreOBCTDA Trainer Spotlight: James Chambers
We would like to share an interview with James (Jimmy) Chambers. He has been a part of the Ohio Business College Truck Driving Academy for over 2 years. Educating students and supporting them on the way toward their CDL license; he has become a favorite of many. How long have you been working at OBCTDA…
Read MoreOBCTDA Trainer Spotlight: Shon Stevens
Earlier this week we took a moment to shine the spotlight on one of our business instructors. Today we would like to take a moment to learn more about one of the trainers at the Ohio Business College Truck Driving Academy. Located in Middletown, Ohio the truck driving academy has been training new drivers for the…
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