What The 2025 CDL Testing Changes Mean For New Drivers
The 2025 CDL testing system introduces major shifts in how new drivers are evaluated, with increased emphasis on safety, consistency, and performance-based testing. This guide breaks down what’s changed, why it matters, and how future drivers should train to succeed in the modernized CDL exam.
CDL School Red Flags
When researching CDL schools, most prospective students focus on things like cost, class schedules, and how fast they can get licensed. These are all important—but there’s one critical factor that often gets overlooked:
What kind of vehicle will you actually be trained and tested in?
It might sound like a technicality, but the type of vehicle a school uses is one of the biggest indicators of its credibility, ethics, and the quality of education you'll receive. If you're not careful, you could end up with a license—but not the skills, confidence, or job readiness to go with it.