The Challenge: Many drivers feel unheard or undervalued, and poor communication causes unnecessary stress and turnover.

How CDL Shorty helps:
Our mentoring goes beyond the cab. We teach drivers how to communicate effectively with dispatchers and brokers, understand rate transparency, and manage expectations on both ends.
We even introduce drivers to “a day in the life of dispatching” so they can see both sides of the business.

“The best load board can’t fix a broken relationship — communication can.”

The Challenge: Safety isn’t a checklist — it’s a culture. Many drivers only get compliance training when something goes wrong.

How CDL Shorty helps:
Our programs build safety into everyday habits. From hazard awareness and trip planning to hands-on maintenance basics, we teach the “why” behind the rules.
Drivers learn to use CSA data as a coaching tool, not a punishment, creating safer and more confident professionals.

“You can’t enforce safety from behind a desk — it has to start in the cab.”

The Challenge: Getting your CDL is only the beginning — judgment and adaptability are what make great drivers.

How CDL Shorty helps:
Through one-on-one and group mentoring, we build accountability through support, not fear.
Our programs pair new drivers with experienced mentors who model professionalism, problem-solving, and pride in their work.

“Accountability is easy when drivers feel supported — not set up to fail.”

The Challenge: 90% of drivers struggle nightly to find safe parking, costing time, fuel, and rest.

How CDL Shorty helps:
We teach trip planning and truck-stop etiquette, plus how to leverage parking apps and route strategies to stay ahead of the crowd.
We also encourage collaboration with shippers for after-hours access and safer parking options.

“A well-planned stop keeps you safer and your schedule on track.”

The Challenge: Technology should simplify the job — not micromanage it.

How CDL Shorty helps:
We show drivers how to use E-logs, GPS routing, and dispatch software to make life easier, not harder.
Our focus is on technology that empowers drivers and keeps the human connection at the heart of every haul.

“Technology should amplify trust, not replace it.”