Free Tools & Trusted Partners

Resources to help you plan a career that pays

Guides, tools, and hand-picked industry partners — gathered in one place to help you choose your path, fund your training, and land the job.

Industry Partners

Organizations we trust & recommend

Vetted platforms and partners that give you real data and real direction as you plan your career in the trades.

US Trade Route

USTradeRoute.com

US Trade Route is a free resource for students interested in skilled trade careers. The platform provides state-by-state wage data, training program directories, apprenticeship information, scholarship opportunities, and career-planning tools designed to help individuals choose and pursue a successful career in the trades.

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Guides & Downloads

Free guides & printable resources

Checklists, prep guides, and planning worksheets you can download and keep.

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Before the Wheel: A Future Trucker's Playbook

A straight-talking guide to every decision you'll make before starting a CDL career — what the work really looks like, what it pays, how to tell a good school from a bad one, plus a 5-minute self-assessment. Nine checkpoints. Read it online or download the PDF.

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Practice & Tools

Free tools to prep and plan

Practice for your CDL permit, find the endorsements you need, and browse every course we offer.

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Endorsement Finder Quiz

Not sure which CDL endorsements your goals require? Answer a few quick questions and get a personalized list.

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Class A CDL Theory Training

Work through the Class A theory that shows up on the CDL permit exam — at your own pace, on any device.

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Online Training Library

Browse every program and course — durations, credentials, and exactly what you'll learn in each one.

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Career & Financial Aid

Ways to fund your training

Straight answers on paying for school — from payment plans to veteran benefits and housing support.

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Financing & Aid

Payment plans, in-house financing, Klarna, and the TARFF education loan — explained simply, with no pressure.

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Veterans Benefits

GI Bill® approved for every program. See which chapters apply and how we help you navigate VA paperwork.

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Housing & Travel

Coming from out of town? See your options for lodging and getting to campus while you train.

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