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The CDL School is a leader in all of its markets, this is due in part to our program design. Our programs are designed to be affordable in time and money.
These programs have proven themselves to be effective for tens of thousands of students over the years. Please consult with one of our representatives either in person or via the telephone to determine which program will achieve YOUR goals.
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192 Hours
This program is for students seeking to be a licensed Class A driver on a manual or automatic transmission tractor. This program will provide the student with all necessary skills for entry-level employment within the truck driving/transportation industry. Our Master Tractor-Trailer Driver Programs curriculum meets all Theory and BTW (Range/Public Road) requirements mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) program.
The curriculum consists of the following three parts:
Part 1 – Theory
The Theory portion is 80 hours of classroom instruction which includes practice tests & study material, ELDT Theory final exam and the CLP exam.
Part 2 – Behind The Wheel (BTW)
The BTW portion is 110 hours of Range/Public Road training designed to instruct the student to FMSCA Range/Public Road ELDT proficiency level requirements. This part provides the student with all the knowledge required to pass the CDL-A exam.
Part 3 – CDL-A Exam
The final portion of the program includes 2 hours of CDL-A exam time.
102 Hours
This program is designed for students seeking to become a licensed Class A driver of an automatic transmission vehicle only (CDL will have a manual transmission restriction). The program will provide the student with all necessary skills for entry-level employment within the truck driving/transportation industry, driving only automatic transmission vehicles. Our 102-hour curriculum meets the requirements mandated by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) program.
The curriculum consists of the following three parts:
Part 1 – Theory
The Theory portion is 40 hours of self-paced distance learning/online instruction which includes practice tests & study material and the ELDT Theory final exam. This will apply to all options of the Class A training.
Part 2 – Behind The Wheel (BTW)
The BTW portion is 60 hours of Range/Public Road training designed to instruct the student to FMSCA Range/Public Road ELDT proficiency level requirements. This part provides the student with all the knowledge required to pass the CDL-A exam.
Part 3 – CDL-A Exam
The final portion of the program includes 2 hours of CDL-A exam time.
92 Hours
These courses are designed for students seeking to become a licensed Class B/BP/BPS driver on a manual or automatic transmission Class B Truck or Passenger/Bus Vehicle. Our 92-hour curriculum meets the requirements mandated by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) program.
The curriculum consists of the following three parts:
Part 1 – Theory
The Theory portion is 40 hours of self-paced distance learning/online instruction which includes practice tests & study material and the ELDT Theory final exam. This will apply to all options of the Class B training.
Part 2 – Behind The Wheel (BTW)
The BTW portion is 50 hours of Range/Public Road training designed to instruct the student to FMSCA Range/Public Road ELDT proficiency level requirements. This part provides the student with all the knowledge required to pass the CDL-B exam.
Part 3 – CDL-A Exam
The final portion of the program includes 2 hours of CDL-B exam time.
80 Hours
This program is designed for students seeking to earn their CLP. Our 80-hour curriculum consists of classroom instruction which includes practice tests & study material, ELDT Theory final exam and the CLP exam.
3rd Party Testing is offered to students who have met all Theory and BTW (Range/Public Road) requirements mandated by the FMSCA & ELDT Program. Completion information from another school or company must be documented in the FMCSA TPR.
This program offers 2-3 hours of testing time (dependent upon state requirements), proctored by a certified Third-Party Examiner. Test will consist of oral, written and driving portions.
This program is designed for students who currently have a valid Class A or Class B CDL with an E, or “Automatic -Only” restriction who would like to have the restriction removed. This program is also for students who have previously met all ELDT requirements but seek additional one-on-one training to prepare for their CDL-A exam in a manual transmission tractor.
This program includes 4-hours of private BTW ELDT Range and/or Road training and 2-hours of CDL Skills Test exam time.
Private lessons are available for students who currently have a valid CLP for a CDL-A or CDL-B license. Lessons involve 2-hours of one-on-one training in either a Class A automatic or manual tractor, or Class B automatic or manual vehicle.
This course is designed for students seeking an ELDT HAZMAT endorsement. This course includes 5 hours of Classroom instruction, practice tests and study materials.
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CDL skills test
We help prepare you to get your class a CDL Drivers licence in 4 weeks
Truck Drivers must hold an interstate Class A CDL License to drive their tractor-trailers on trips across state lines. Truck Driving Schools, like The CDL School, help prepare you to get your Class A CDL Drivers license in 4 weeks. Once you have your Class A CDL, you are ready to head to your new employer for additional training and onboarding.
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How DOES it work?
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Schedule an exam
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Study your CDL manual or take training
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Show up for your test and pass
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Go to the DMV to obtain your CDL
Which type of CDL
License Do I Need?
Since April 1992, all drivers must have a Commercial Drivers License or CDL to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Tractor-trailers require advanced skills and knowledge above and beyond those needed to drive a car or other lightweight vehicle.
You need a Class A
CDL License
To operate any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is over 10,000 pounds. Vehicles requiring a Class A CDL license are primarily tractor-trailers driving long distances.
You need a Class B
CDL License
To operate any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds. Vehicles requiring a Class B CDL license may include buses, dump trucks, tow trucks, delivery trucks, and garbage trucks.
why the cdl school?
The CDL School is highly respected by the industry. In over 30 years of operation, we have proudly trained over 150,000 men and women to get their Class A CDL. We are committed to helping future truckers pass the CDL knowledge and skills tests and get their new careers in a few short weeks
Here are some benefits you’ll enjoy as a The CDL School student:
Hands-On Training
From the classroom to the practice pad, The CDL School provides a safety-focused CDL training program that helps you prepare for a career as an entry-level truck driver.
All equipment types available for training
These are available at all our locations. You will learn how to drive these modern trucks to prepare to enter the truck driving industry.
Top-Notch Practice Equipment and Facilities
Our truck driver training schools include spacious classrooms and computer labs, specially designed field-driving courses, and late-model tractor-trailers exclusively for student training.
Focused Classes
These classes focus on Class A CDL license knowledge and skills.
Multiple Training Locations
The CDL School is a hands-on truck driving school with multiple campuses located across the United States.
Transportation
Many locations allow you to take your CDL License exam right at the school. Some states, however, require you to take the test at their site.
Trucking Company Representatives
Trucking companies send representatives to our schools looking to hire our graduates. They will explain what pay and benefits packages they offer to compare your career options.
Job Placement Assistance
We help our students find work before they even finish school. You may be pre-hired by a trucking company before you even graduate!
Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify
We work with students with all types of credit histories to help them pay for school.
What is
Troops Into Transportation?
Troops Into Transportation is an initiative created by The CDL School and its partner trucking companies.
Our Goals/Mission
- To place a meaningful number of service members annually into positions in the ground transportation industry.
- To be the primary conduit for service members to enter the transportation industry by 2015.
- To be the primary source for carriers seeking to hire military personnel.
- To help a meaningful number of service members obtain their CDL license each year.
- 1st year earnings of $38,000-$45,000
- Full benefits package: medical, holiday, vacation, retirement.
- 2nd year earnings $50,000+
- Offer diverse career advancement opportunities by leveraging military skills and knowledge.
- Owner operator opportunities after 6 months.
Job First Program
Unlike traditional higher-education or vocational programs we are a Job-First program. Service members apply for acceptance and an employability determination is made.
Only then are they scheduled for training and immediate placement upon graduation.
HIGH demand for qualified entry-level drivers
This demand is increasing and exists because of:
- Many manufacturing jobs have been off-shored; consequently the US imports more consumer products,which need to be shipped and delivered by truck.
- Just in Time Delivery. More trucks are needed to serve as warehousing for our national supply chain.
- Experienced drivers are retiring and new drivers are needed to replace them.
- CNN reported in October 2011, some 400,000 qualified drivers will be required in the next few years.
More job opportunities
These jobs provide you with options for career progression such as becoming:
- A driver trainer for new drivers coming in the industry.
- An owner operator, giving you the opportunity to have your own business under the large umbrella of a major carrier.
- An employee in the carrier’s terminal, in logistics, recruitment and administration.
- A local or dedicated driver once you have obtained intial experience of 3-6 months.
- NO RELOCATION is necessary.
get a lot of options in the industry
Your options to get into the industry are:
- To apply for admission and be pre-hired for the job, once you complete the certified training course and earn your diploma and your CDL you will go straight to work. This can happen in less than 30 days from now.
- You can select one of our other VA approved training programs, which will give you the qualifications to enter the industry, and obtain your CDL Class A, B, Bus license.
- If you are an existing CDL Holder, we can have you pre-hired and then certify you in an abbreviated program to meet your new employer’s requirements.
