06/08/2026
CDL school gets drivers licensed.
But the real learning often starts after day one.
The article from KSL highlights a gap many carriers know well: new drivers may understand the basics, but still feel unprepared for the realities of the job.
Securement.
Route decisions.
Customer communication.
Life on the road.
Knowing what to do when something goes wrong.
For flatbed drivers especially, those are not small details.
They are the difference between feeling confident and feeling overwhelmed.
That is why mentorship, support, and consistent check-ins matter.
The best carriers do not just hire drivers.
They help them succeed once they are in the seat.
At everestAI, we help fleets stay closer to drivers after they are hired, so small issues are surfaced before they turn into bigger problems.