Washington and Greene Counties are neighbors. The county seats of Washington and Waynesburg are separated by only 23 miles. They’re a straight shot from each other, right up and down I-79. Because of this close proximity, Penn Commercial Business/Technical School sees a large number of their students residing just a few miles away across the...Read More

“Everything you own comes from a truck.” When asked to explain the importance of the trucking industry and cdl truck drivers opportunities, Lead CDL Training Instructor at Penn Commercial Business/Technical School Ben Crawford gets straight to the point.  While the increase in online shopping has negatively affected local retailers, from the big box stores to...Read More

For an industry that is famously dominated by men, the number of women becoming commercial truck drivers is growing. Due to a shortage of licensed commercial drivers, trucking and delivery companies across the country are doing whatever they can to entice people to earn their Commercial driver’s license and work for them. Competition is causing...Read More

Finding an affordable and convenient CDL testing site in the area had been a challenge, until now! Penn Commercial recently received certification through the State of Pennsylvania to operate as a commercial driver’s license testing site for Class A, B and C truck drivers. Class A licenses allow for the operation of a combination vehicle...Read More

Hear from Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program graduate, Charlene Griedel, as she shares her experiences at Penn Commercial. Our knowledgeable instructors foster a learning environment dedicated to making sure students have access to the skills required to be successful in the trucking industry. In Penn Commercial’s comprehensive CDL program, students will learn through instructor lectures, hands-on...Read More

 Since Penn Commercial launched a six-week CDL trucking program in 2017, it has attracted a diverse group of students — including women. With a strong support network, hands-on learning from experienced instructors and job-placement assistance, Penn Commercial provides a strong foundation for a long-lasting career. Listen as two recent Penn CDL grads — Rhonda...Read More

Hear Lead Instructor of Penn Commercial’s CDL program, Ben Crawford, talk about the benefits of trucking. Penn Commercial Business/Technical School has nearly 90 years of experience preparing students in Washington County for meaningful skilled trade careers. Our six-week Commercial Driver License (CDL) Training Program provides you with both classroom and practical driving experience to prepare...Read More

Everything you need to know about earning your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Can’t imagine yourself sitting at a desk in some stuffy cubicle five days a week? Enjoy being out on the road? Would you enjoy it more if you actually get paid to do it? If your answer to these questions was “yes,” then...Read More