I May Not Have a PhD But I Have a CDL T-Shirt – Patriotic Trucker Graduation Graphic Tee
For the CDL graduate who wants a little red, white, and blue with their road pride.
This patriotic PhD But I Have a CDL T-Shirt brings a badge-style truck design to a Comfort Colors 1717 heavyweight cotton blank.
Wear it to a graduation cookout, a holiday weekend with family, or a truck show after your first months on the job.
Its garment-dyed 6.1 oz fabric and relaxed unisex fit make it a substantial everyday graphic tee.
The design
A silver semi-truck anchors a red, cream, and blue badge framed by stars and stripe details. I MAY NOT HAVE A PhD appears above the truck, with BUT I HAVE A CDL below. Smaller TRUCK DRIVER and CDL GRADUATE lettering completes the lower part of the design.
The full graphic is centered on the front, with bold collegiate-style letters and distressed edges. It brings the graduation message and patriotic color scheme together in one compact emblem, easy to wear with jeans or a casual jacket.
Fabric and construction
- Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed T-shirt
- 100% ring-spun cotton
- Heavyweight 6.1 oz/yd² fabric
- Relaxed unisex fit
- Short sleeves and a crew neckline
- Twill-taped neck and shoulders
- Double-needle stitching at the collar, armholes, sleeves, and bottom hem
- Patriotic truck-and-CDL badge centered on the front
Colors
Choose from Black, True Navy, or Pepper. The artwork and placement stay the same across the available sizes and colors.
Garment dyeing can create slight shade differences between shirts. Screen settings can also affect how colors appear.
Sizing
Available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL.
Compare these measurements with a T-shirt you already like wearing. Lay it flat and measure across the chest from one underarm seam to the other. Measure length from the high point of the shoulder beside the collar to the bottom hem.
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.25 | 26.62 |
| M | 20.25 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29.37 |
| XL | 24 | 30.75 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31.62 |
| 3XL | 27.75 | 32.5 |
| 4XL | 29.75 | 33.5 |
Measurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary by up to 2 inches. Choose the width and length that give you your preferred amount of room.
Care
- Turn inside out before washing
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors
- Use mild detergent; avoid fabric softener and chlorine bleach
- Hang dry or tumble dry on low
- Do not iron directly over the graphic
- Do not dry clean
A gift for a proud CDL graduate
Choose this version for a new driver who likes patriotic graphics, a relative finishing truck-driving school, or a friend celebrating a new career. Graduation, birthdays, and holidays all give you a reason to recognize the work behind the license. Compare the size chart with a shirt they already wear before choosing their size.
Frequently asked questions
How does this shirt fit?
It has a relaxed unisex fit. Check the width and length against a favorite tee rather than relying on the size label alone.
Is the fabric pre-shrunk?
The fabric is pre-shrunk during manufacturing, but further shrinkage is still possible. Cold washing and low-heat drying help protect the fit and print.
Where is the artwork placed?
Patriotic truck-and-CDL badge centered on the front.
Is this the sunset version of the PhD and CDL design?
This version uses a red, cream, and blue badge with stars, stripe accents, and a silver semi-truck. Its layout is different from the warm sunset designs.
Explore more trucker T-shirts or browse CDL graduation shirts.
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