So you see you want to have proper dump truck training. And there are ways to get it. Grow up on the farm, join the military, or go to school. These are some of the more common ways. But let’s stick with getting your dump truck training from a truck driving school.
First off, getting your CDL takes a couple of weeks to over a month, by the time you are actually able to drive legally. So be prepared for that. Also, a lot of places will only get you the license, but what you really need is the practice and experience.
The get dump truck training, some of the options you have are:
- Find a company that will cover the cost and pay you to learn;
- Find a company that will reimburse you for the training;
- Go to a heavy equipment operator school;
- Try your local community college;
- Or you can research the private driving schools.
Many states have dump truck associations who can help direct you to a reputable school. An example of a good school is The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA). They offer the ‘Dump Truck Professional (DTP)’, – a certification program that focuses on dump truck drivers.
