Education Station

Education Station


Education Station: CDL Training & Troops Into Transportation with Al Hanley, III | Road Gang Radio

October 01, 2025

Join Jimmy Mac on this week’s Education Station as he sits down with Al Hanley, III, COO of The CDL School & Troops Into Transportation, and technical advisor to The CDL Expert.


Al shares his 35+ years of experience in the trucking education industry, discussing how new students navigate CDL training, the challenges they face, and how his programs provide career services, financial guidance, and job placement support.


Topics covered include:

Why Al started The CDL School and Troops Into Transportation

Challenges faced by CDL students and how to overcome them

How to choose a quality behind-the-wheel school

Career, financial, and job support for new drivers

Tips for veterans entering the trucking industry


Special student discounts on CDL Expert programs with promo code NEMO2025


Learn more about The CDL Expert: https://cdlexpert.com

YouTube channel:   / @cdlexpert 

Troops Into Transportation Facebook:  / troopsintotransport 


Guest Bio:

Al Hanley, III is a 3rd-generation trucking school owner and veteran of the CDL training industry with over 35 years of experience. He co-founded The CDL School & Troops Into Transportation and has guided over 20,000 veterans and active-duty military members through CDL training and employment opportunities. Al now serves as COO of The CDL School & Troops Into Transportation and is the founder of the industry’s fastest-growing online education platform, CDL Expert, helping aspiring drivers succeed with quality, affordable training.


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