The truck driving industry is expected to need 300,000 new truck drivers each year for the next 10 years, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. A new driver can earn up to $40,000 in his first year.
Southwest Truck Driver Training operates three training facilities. There is a campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, with two other facilities located in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
Southwest offers training programs for Class A, B and C commercial driver's licenses. Students can complete training in four to five weeks. The school also offers training courses for RV drivers.
Southwest offers in-house financing for the cost of tuition. Additionally, there are private loans available as well as government grants. A financial aid officer is available to assist the students in obtaining the money for training.