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In many fields, women still earn less than men for the same work. Trucking stands out because most driver pay is tied to the work itself: the miles driven, the hours worked or the loads hauled. A 2024 study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that income potential is a major reason women choose trucking, and that equal pay for men and women is more common in trucking than in many other fields. Truck drivers are usually paid in one of four ways:

• By the mile. This is common for regional and long-haul drivers. Two drivers with the same rate who log the same miles earn the same pay.
• By the hour. Many local drivers are paid hourly, which can include time spent loading and waiting at docks.
• By the load. Some drivers, especially owner-operators, earn a flat rate or a percentage of what each load pays.
• By salary. Some dedicated routes pay a set weekly or yearly amount.

Pay still varies from one company to the next. Experience, route type, location and endorsements such as HazMat or tanker can all affect what a driver earns. Comparing offers from more than one carrier helps new drivers find the best fit.

What Truck Drivers Earn

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earned a median pay of $57,440 a year in May 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS expects jobs in the field to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034. Most truck driving jobs require a CDL and training from a professional truck driving school, but not a college degree.

How Many Female Truck Drivers Are There?

Women make up about 9.5 percent of CDL drivers at the companies surveyed in the 2026-27 Women In Trucking Index. The share depends on company size. Women held about 10 percent of driver jobs at smaller companies and about 7 percent at companies with 5,000 or more workers. Ellen Voie started the Women In Trucking Association in 2007 to bring more women into the industry and remove barriers that kept them out. The group also works to grow the number of women in management. Women now hold about 31 percent of executive roles at the companies in the index.

What Female Truck Drivers Say About the Job

The 2024 ATRI study surveyed more than 1,400 drivers and held a focus group with women drivers. Women named several reasons they like the work:

• They enjoy driving.
• The job offers independence.
• Drivers are in steady demand, which brings job security.
• No college degree is required.

The study also named real trade-offs. Some women said long-haul driving keeps them away from home too long and makes child care hard. Others felt advancement options were limited. Drivers who want more time at home often look for local routes, and experienced drivers can move into training new drivers. For a look at the women who opened trucking to others, read the history of women in the trucking industry.

How to Get Started

All new Class A drivers must complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training before taking the CDL skills test. Advanced Career Institute offers Class A CDL training in 4-week and 6-week programs that meet these rules, with tuition assistance for students who qualify. Women exploring trucking, welding and other trades can find more on ACI's Women in Trades page. To ask questions or get started, request program information.

Women have driven trucks for more than 100 years. A few early pioneers broke into a field built around men, and their work made the road easier for the women who followed. Today, women make up about 9.5 percent of CDL drivers at the companies surveyed in the latest Women In Trucking Index. Photo source: Four Wheel Drive Museum 

Luella Bates (1897-1985)

During World War I, the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company in Clintonville, Wisconsin, hired about 150 women to fill jobs left open by men who went to war. Luella Bates became a test driver in 1918. After the war, when most of the women were let go, she stayed on as a demonstration driver until 1922. In 1920, she became the first woman truck driver to receive a driver's license in New York. Bates was also a skilled mechanic who could handle the upkeep on her own truck. Photo source: Texas State Historical Association

Lillie Drennan (1897-1974)

In 1928, Lillie Drennan and her husband started the Drennan Truck Line in Hempstead, Texas. The company hauled oilfield equipment, explosives and general freight through East Texas. In 1929, Drennan became the first woman to earn a commercial truck driver's license in Texas, and she is widely credited as the first woman to own a trucking company in the U.S. Drennan did all of this after losing most of her hearing to scarlet fever. She trained every driver she hired and earned safety awards from the Texas Railroad Commission and the Texas Motor Transportation Association. Photo source: Susie Bright's Journal

Adriesue "Bitsy" Gomez (1943-2015)

Bitsy Gomez started driving trucks as a divorced mother of three who needed steady work. She found an industry where some loading docks still posted "MEN ONLY" signs and many truck stops would not let women use the showers. In the mid-1970s, she founded the Coalition of Women Truck Drivers, a 150-member group that grew out of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women. The coalition pushed for restroom access, fair hiring and protection from harassment. TIME magazine profiled her work in 1976.

How Trucking Has Changed for Women Truck Drivers

Women truck drivers today have more support than the pioneers did. Several changes stand out:

• Trucks built for more drivers. In 2015, Ryder worked with truck makers and Women In Trucking to release a truck package with 15 design changes. These included adjustable seatbelt straps, better gauge placement, lower grab handles and easier access to oil and coolant checks.
• Support networks. Ellen Voie founded the Women In Trucking Association in 2007 to support women in the industry. Groups like REAL Women in Trucking also connect drivers with each other and with job leads.
• Women in leadership. Women now hold about 31 percent of executive roles at the companies in the latest Women In Trucking Index. That means more new drivers work for companies with women in charge.
• Plans to recruit and keep women. A 2024 study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) gave carriers and training schools specific steps for bringing in more women drivers, including mentorship programs.

Challenges Women Still Face

Trucking is not free of problems. The same 2024 ATRI study named the biggest barriers for women: the industry's image, finishing training school, truck parking shortages, restroom access, harassment and discrimination, and personal safety. Time away from home and child care were also concerns. Experienced drivers manage these challenges in a few practical ways:

• Safety on the road. Many drivers park in busy, well-lit areas at night and keep doors locked and windows up unless they know who is outside.
• Problems at work. Women may still face criticism from coworkers or dock staff. Support groups and mentors give drivers a place to talk through these situations.
• Time with family. Video calls and regular texts help drivers stay connected. Women who want to be home every night can look for local driving jobs.

Why Women Earn a CDL

The ATRI study found that income potential draws many women to trucking. Pay parity between men and women is more common in trucking than in many other fields. Women in the study also named independence, job security and the fact that no college degree is required. Learn more about how pay works for female truck drivers.

Start a Trucking Career at ACI

Advanced Career Institute offers Class A CDL training in 4-week and 6-week programs at its Fresno, Visalia, Merced and Las Vegas campuses. Women exploring trucking, welding and other trades can find other stories like these on the Women in Trades page. To ask questions or get started, request program information.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is a good time for everyone to check how safe their phones, email, and bank accounts really are. Online crime is not just a problem for big companies. In 2025, the FBI received more than 1 million complaints about internet crime, and reported losses topped $20.8 billion. Many of those victims were regular people who clicked a link, answered a call, or trusted the wrong message. This article covers what Cybersecurity Awareness Month is, why it matters for everyday people, which scams to watch for, and simple steps anyone can take to stay safer online.

What is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

Cybersecurity Awareness Month started in 2004. It is led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The goal is to teach people and businesses how to protect themselves online. 2026 marks the campaign's 23rd year. The National Cybersecurity Alliance's theme this year is "Don't Make It Easy for Them." The idea is simple. Small habits, repeated every day, make it harder for criminals to steal money and personal information.

Why Cybersecurity Matters for Everyday People

Many people think hackers only go after large companies. In reality, individuals are common targets because they often reuse passwords and trust messages that look real. One stolen password can lead to drained bank accounts, identity theft, and damaged credit. Fixing that damage can take months. The numbers show how common online crime has become. According to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report:

• Americans filed 1,008,597 complaints about internet crime.
• Reported losses reached $20.877 billion, up 26% from 2024.
• Phishing and spoofing were the most reported crimes, with 191,561 complaints.
• For the first time, the report tracked scams that used artificial intelligence (AI). Those scams led to 22,364 complaints and about $893 million in losses.

People age 60 and older reported the largest losses, about $7.7 billion. Still, every age group was affected. That is why it helps for families to talk about online safety together, from teens to grandparents.

Common Scams to Watch For

Scammers change their methods often, but most attacks fall into a few familiar groups.

• Phishing emails and texts. These messages look like they come from a bank, a delivery company, or an employer. They ask the reader to click a link, "verify" an account, or pay a small fee.
• Spoofed phone calls. Caller ID can be faked. A scammer may claim to be from a bank, a government agency, or tech support and ask for account details.
• AI voice and video scams. Criminals can copy a person's voice from short clips posted online. They then call a family member and ask for money in an "emergency."
• Fake job offers. Some job posts are traps. Red flags include requests for bank information before hiring or upfront payments for training or equipment.
• Investment and cryptocurrency scams. These promise fast, "guaranteed" returns. Investment fraud caused the largest losses in the FBI's 2025 report, at about $8.6 billion.

The warning signs are often the same. The message pushes the person to act fast, asks for money or personal details, or wants payment by gift card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency.

Simple Steps to Stay Safe Online

Good online safety does not require technical skills. A few basic habits block most common attacks.

1. Use strong, unique passwords. A long passphrase is harder to crack than a short, complex password. Each account should have its own password, and a password manager can keep track of them.
2. Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA adds a second step, like a code sent to a phone, when someone logs in. Even if a password is stolen, MFA can stop a criminal from getting in.
3. Keep devices updated. Software updates often fix security holes. Turning on automatic updates for phones, computers, and apps is one of the easiest ways to stay protected.
4. Pause before clicking. When a message seems urgent, it is best to contact the company directly. That means using its official app, website, or the phone number on the back of a card, not the link or number in the message.
5. Set a family code word. A shared word that only family members know can help confirm a real emergency call. This simple step can help stop AI voice scams.
6. Limit what is shared online. Birthdays, pet names, and hometowns are common security question answers. Keeping social media profiles private makes this information harder to find.

These habits protect people at home, but they are only half of the picture. Much of a person's private information, like bank records, medical files, and shopping accounts, lives on company networks. When those networks are attacked, it takes trained cybersecurity workers to find the problem and stop it. The need for these workers keeps growing. With online crime losses up 26% in a single year and AI making scams harder to spot, businesses, hospitals, banks, and government agencies need more people who can protect their networks. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects jobs for information security analysts to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. For people who want to turn an interest in online safety into a career, Advanced Career Institute is preparing to launch its new Cybersecurity Professional program. The program is designed for people with no prior IT experience. Key details include:

• Length: 32 weeks and 720 clock hours.
• Format: Distance education through the Visalia campus or a hybrid format at the Las Vegas campus.
• Training: Students start with computer and office basics, then move into ethical hacking, security monitoring, digital forensics, and network defense. Hands-on labs take place in safe, isolated environments.
• Certification prep: Coursework aligns with CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI).
• Real-world experience: Students complete a 135-hour externship before graduating.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles such as Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Network Security Technician, and IT Security Help Desk Analyst. ACI also offers job placement assistance and tuition assistance for students who qualify. For those ready to start an IT career now, ACI's online IT Professional Training program already covers network security and cloud computing basics. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder that everyone plays a part in staying safe online. For some, it can also be the start of a new career. Learn more about the Cybersecurity Professional program and be among the first to hear when

Advanced Career Institute now offers CompTIA certification training. This is an industry-leading program for IT skills in the technology sector. These courses are offered online for California residents. Designed to encourage more California residents to enter technology careers, our family-owned trade school added these online courses through this partnership to help them get their IT certifications. Advanced Career Institute has brought trade school programs to the Central Valley California and Las Vegas areas for decades. By adding certifications to the school’s hands-on career training programs for students statewide, ACI gives students more valuable training that leads to steady IT careers. The CompTIA IT certification courses provided with ACI give professionals a real path into IT careers, The program covers:

• CompTIA A+
• Network+
• Security+
• Cloud+

What You Need to Know

• Advanced Career Institute partners with CompTIA to bring top-tier IT certifications
• Students can study at their own pace online without strict class times
• Technology jobs keep growing, especially in cybersecurity and network support, creating thousands of open positions

What is Advanced Career Institute's New CompTIA Partnership?

The Partnership with CompTIA

Advanced Career Institute recently expanded its training options to include online CompTIA certification courses for California residents. The family-owned trade school, known for its practical approach to CDL and welding training across Central Valley California and Las Vegas, now offers IT certification programs throughout the state of California. This partnership brings CompTIA certification courses directly to students through an online format designed for working adults. For ACI, this partnership marks a significant expansion into the technology sector, adding an online component to their traditional in-person trade programs. Students can now pursue CompTIA’s industry-recognized IT certifications. The flexible online programs allow them to study while managing life commitments, without leaving their current jobs or relocating to attend classes.

Who Are the Partners Involved?

Advanced Career Institute partnered with CompTIA, the world’s leading tech association, to deliver these certification courses online. CompTIA has been the standard for IT certifications for over 40 years, with more than 2 million IT professionals certified worldwide. Their certifications are vendor-neutral, meaning they’re recognized across the entire technology industry rather than tied to one specific company. The trade school maintains its focus on practical, results-oriented education while expanding into the technology sector. Students receive the same quality training approach that Advanced Career Institute has delivered for decades in their CDL and welding programs. CompTIA was the natural choice because their certifications open doors to real IT jobs. Employers across industries recognize CompTIA credentials as proof that someone has the skills to do the work.

Why This Partnership Matters

This partnership addresses the growing demand for qualified IT professionals across California. Traditional certification training often requires expensive programs with rigid schedules that don't work for people with jobs or family responsibilities. Advanced Career Institute's approach removes these barriers by offering flexible online learning at accessible prices. The partnership fits with Advanced Career Institute's mission of providing practical career training that leads to stable employment. IT professionals with CompTIA certifications can find steady work with room for growth, making these courses a natural addition to their program offerings.

What Does This Mean for IT Career Training?

Growing Demand for IT Professionals

The technology sector keeps growing, which means more job openings in cybersecurity, network support, and technical help desk roles. Companies need people with CompTIA certifications, but finding qualified works can be a challenge. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows computer support jobs will continue to be a necessity. Cybersecurity positions are growing even faster. This creates real opportunities for people looking to change careers or find stable work with the skills employers actually want.

Making Certifications More Accessible

IT certification training used to be expensive, with set schedules that didn't work for working adults. Online CompTIA courses fix these problems. Students can learn from home and study when it works for their schedule. They don't need to quit their jobs or move somewhere else. This helps people in Central Valley California and other areas who couldn't access training before. Working parents and people with other responsibilities can now get certified. Advanced Career Institute's online approach connects students to good-paying tech opportunities without the usual barriers.

Conclusion

Advanced Career Institute's new partnership with CompTIA addresses critical needs in California's IT workforce by making professional certifications accessible and affordable. The online format removes traditional obstacles like geographic limitations and inflexible schedules, benefiting working adults and underserved communities. This expansion connects qualified California candidates with thousands of open positions requiring CompTIA credentials and a stable career for the future.

FAQs

Are CompTIA courses recognized by employers in the IT industry?

CompTIA certifications are widely recognized by employers across the technology sector. These industry-standard credentials demonstrate proficiency in essential IT skills and are often listed as requirements or preferred qualifications for positions in technical support, network administration, and cybersecurity roles.

What IT certification programs are available through Advanced Career Institute?

Advanced Career Institute offers several IT certification training programs including:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security +
• CompTIA Cloud+

What makes CompTIA certifications valuable for career changers?

CompTIA certifications open doors to stable, high-paying technology careers with strong job growth projections. The IT sector faces a significant gap between available positions and qualified candidates, especially in cybersecurity and network administration, making certified professionals highly sought after by employers.

IT support remains one of the fastest ways into a technology career that pays well and doesn't require a four-year degree. A high school diploma plus the right certifications is enough to get hired, and from there the path opens into network administration, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, fields where pay climbs well into six figures. Here's what the data says about getting started now. Key Takeaways

• Computer and information technology occupations overall are projected to grow faster than average, adding about 280,000 openings a year through 2035, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• About 48,700 IT support openings come open every year as people retire or move into other roles, in a field of more than 900,000 workers nationwide.
• Computer network support specialists earn a median of $76,220 a year, well above the overall support specialist median of $62,890.
• Information security analysts, a common next step after IT support, are projected to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035, with a median salary of $129,180.
• A four-year degree is not required. Many computer support specialists qualify with a high school diploma plus IT certifications, according to the BLS.

How Much Demand Is There for IT Support in 2026?

The numbers here are strong for anyone looking to get hired. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 48,700 openings for computer support specialists every year through 2035, all from normal turnover as people retire or move up into other IT roles. In a field this size, that turnover alone creates a steady, dependable stream of entry points for new graduates. Zoom out and the picture gets even better. Across all computer and information technology occupations, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, and systems administration, the BLS projects growth faster than the average for all U.S. jobs, with roughly 280,000 openings a year through 2035. Some routine helpdesk tasks like password resets are shifting to automated tools, which is part of why the support specialist category itself is projected to hold close to flat rather than expand. That shift is exactly why the entry-level role works best as a launchpad. It gets someone in the door and building real experience fast, before they specialize into one of the roles driving that broader growth.

Will AI Replace IT Support Jobs?

No, and the data on what's actually growing around IT support backs that up. AI handles the simplest, most repetitive requests now, things like password resets and basic connectivity fixes. That frees up support technicians to spend their time on the problems that actually require a person: troubleshooting that needs judgment, security concerns, and situations where a user needs someone to ask the right follow-up question. This is exactly why the field is evolving into something better, not disappearing. Industry researchers describe this as a redesign of entry-level IT roles rather than their elimination. The technicians who do well are the ones who understand why a fix works, not just how to follow a script, and that kind of skill is exactly what certification training and hands-on labs are built to develop.

What Does IT Support Actually Pay?

Pay climbs quickly with specialization, and knowing the ladder helps set expectations from day one. Computer user support specialists, the most common entry point, earned a median of $61,860 a year as of May 2025, with top earners clearing $100,540. Computer network support specialists earned more, a median of $76,220, with the highest-paid reaching $127,780. Industry makes a difference too. Support specialists working in government earned a median of $77,180 in 2025, notably above the field-wide average. Roles in finance and insurance also paid above the median. The bigger jump comes with specialization, and it's a fast one. Information security analysts, a natural next step after a few years in support, earned a median of $129,180 in 2025. Network and computer systems administrators earned a median of $99,130. Both roles typically start with the same foundation: a support role, paired with the right certifications.

The Real Career Path: Support Is the Starting Line

The reason IT support works so well as a first move is what comes after it. Help desk and support roles exist everywhere, since every organization with computers needs someone to call when something breaks. That constant, universal demand is what makes it the lowest barrier to entry in tech, and the troubleshooting experience gained there transfers directly into higher-paid specialties. From there, the paths split toward strong growth. Some technicians move into network administration, maintaining systems instead of just fixing user problems. Others move toward cybersecurity, one of the strongest growth areas in all of technology. Information security analyst jobs are projected to grow 21% between 2025 and 2035, adding more than 40,000 positions nationally, driven by rising cyberattacks and the security demands of AI adoption itself. Cloud computing is another fast-growing lane, as more companies shift infrastructure off physical servers. The certifications that open these doors build on each other. CompTIA A+ gets a foot in the door for that first support job. Network+ and Security+ point toward the higher-paying specialties from there. This is the structure behind ACI's IT Professional Training program, which prepares students for A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ certifications in sequence, building toward a career rather than a single job title.

How to Get Started in IT Support

Breaking in is faster and more accessible than most people expect. A degree is not required. The BLS confirms that computer user support specialists typically need some college coursework, but candidates can qualify with a high school diploma plus relevant IT certifications. Certifications carry real weight with employers. CompTIA A+ is the standard entry-level credential, and it shows up in more than 200,000 U.S. job listings each year. It covers hardware, operating systems, networking basics, and troubleshooting, the exact mix of skills a help desk job requires on day one. Training timelines are short. A focused certification program can be completed in months, not years. ACI's IT program runs 8 to 12 months depending on the program, fully online, and includes an IT externship for eligible students to build real, hands-on experience before graduating. Hands-on practice sets candidates apart. Employers increasingly want to see proof of real troubleshooting, not just a passed exam. Even a small portfolio of solved problems from practice labs helps a candidate stand out. Advanced Career Institute's IT Professional program, delivered through a partnership with CompTIA, is built around this exact path: A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ certifications, 32 to 48 weeks, fully online for California residents. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify, and ACI's job placement team supports graduates as they enter the field.

FAQs

Will AI take over IT support jobs?

No. AI is automating the simplest, most repetitive tasks like password resets, which frees up technicians to focus on the complex troubleshooting and security work that still requires a person.

Do you need a college degree to work in IT support?

No. Many computer support specialists qualify with a high school diploma plus relevant IT certifications, according to the BLS.

What is the difference between IT support and cybersecurity?

IT support focuses on fixing hardware, software, and network problems for users, while cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems from attacks. Cybersecurity roles typically pay more than double the entry-level support median, and support experience is a common stepping stone into them.

Can an IT support job lead to a higher-paying career?

Yes. Many people use support roles to gain hands-on experience before moving into network administration, cybersecurity, or cloud computing, all of which pay significantly more than entry-level help desk work.

What certification should someone earn first for IT support?

CompTIA A+ is the standard starting certification and appears in over 200,000 U.S. job listings a year, making it the strongest first step toward a support role and the specialties beyond it.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 13 to 19, 2026. This is the 38th year of putting the spotlight on the men and women who keep our country moving, and this year's theme is "For the Miles You Drive and the Sacrifices You Make." Professional drivers haul about 11 billion tons of freight every year, which makes up more than 70 percent of all freight tonnage moved in the United States. Almost every product in a California home or business, from groceries to building materials, spent part of its trip on a truck. That theme points to something worth recognizing: the commitment it takes to do this job well. For someone driving through California, that commitment looks like a specific set of skills, most of which never make it into a thank-you post.

What It Takes to Drive in California

Driving professionally in California means being ready for conditions other states do not have. Central Valley summers regularly push past 100 degrees, and drivers train to manage that heat safely for themselves and their equipment. Routes heading south often include the Grapevine on Interstate 5 or Tehachapi Pass, both known for steep grades and quick weather changes, which is exactly the kind of driving that CDL training is built around. Near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the busiest port complex in the country, drivers learn to navigate heavy traffic and tight scheduling as a normal part of the job. In recent years, that has also meant knowing how to adjust when wildfire smoke or a sudden route closure changes the plan. Handling all of this well is a real skill, and it is a big part of why professional drivers earn the respect this week is built around.

The Sacrifice Behind the Harvest

California's Central Valley produces a large share of the nation's fruits, vegetables, and nuts. That food does not get from the field to the store on its own. Drivers hauling agricultural freight work around harvest schedules, which calls for early mornings, tight delivery windows, and careful handling of loads that cannot wait a day. This is one of the more specialized parts of the industry, and it is also personal for ACI. The Ag Transportation program trains drivers specifically for this work, and the school's campuses in Fresno, Las Vegas and Visalia help ensure that training is available.

Time at Home, and the Choice to Protect It

Time at home matters to most drivers, and today's driving careers offer more ways to protect it than people often expect. Regional and local routes exist alongside over-the-road positions, and many drivers build a career around routes that get them home on a predictable schedule. Choosing the right fit is part of starting off on the right foot. ACI's job placement team works with trucking partners across route types, so graduates can choose the balance of home time and miles that fits their life, rather than assuming long-haul is the only path forward.

The Decision to Become a Driver

There is another kind of commitment worth recognizing during this week, and it belongs to the person reading this post while considering a career change. Choosing to go back to school and start a new career takes real motivation. It is one of the clearest ways someone can take charge of their future, and it is often the first step toward the kind of stability and independence this profession can offer. That step is easier with the right support in place. Tuition assistance and grants and scholarships help make training affordable, and veterans transitioning out of the military have a program built around their benefits. None of it changes how big the decision is, but it does mean no one has to make that decision alone.

Honoring the Week

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is one week out of the year, but the skill and commitment it celebrates are built every day, on California highways, through Central Valley fields, and in the choices drivers make to balance the road with life at home. ACI's Class A CDL Training program prepares the next generation of drivers for this work with the skills and confidence it deserves. Anyone considering this career can contact ACI to talk through what training and the road ahead actually look like.