Add-ons that pay
Endorsements: the easiest pay raise in trucking.
Hazmat
Haul hazardous materials. Requires TSA background check. Common for oilfield, fuel, and chemical loads in Kern County. Pay bump: often $0.05–$0.10/mile.
Tanker
Drive liquid or gaseous bulk in tanker trailers. Heavy demand around Kern's oil and ag sectors.
Hazmat + Tanker combo
Combines H and N. Big earner — fuel haulers and chemical transport pay top dollar.
Doubles/Triples
Pull multiple trailers. Required for LTL freight at carriers like FedEx, UPS Freight, and XPO.
Passenger
Required to transport 16 or more passengers — transit, charter, school bus.
School Bus
Added to P. Required for school bus operations. Steady district pay with summers off.
Stack endorsements at Kern Trucking School.
Kern Trucking School builds endorsement prep right into the curriculum so you graduate with the credentials Kern County employers are actively hiring for.
Kern County's Trusted Choice
We recommend Kern Trucking School
For drivers in Bakersfield and across Kern County, Kern Trucking School is the straight-line path from where you are today to a steady, high-paying career behind the wheel.
- ELDT-compliant theory + behind-the-wheel training
- Class A program in as little as 4 weeks
- DMV-approved curriculum based right here in Bakersfield
- Job-placement assistance with Kern County carriers
- Financing, WIOA, and VA benefit options available
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