CDL Training for Class A License

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Be on your way to a high-paying truck driving career with just 3-4 weeks of full-time Class A CDL training. We offer CDL training to individuals nationwide.

What to Expect from the ELDT CDL A Driver Training Program

All of the CDL truck driving schools in our network are registered by the FMCSA and approved to provide Entry Level Driver Training. At a DRC network school, you can expect to receive the training you need from an experienced instructor. Our comprehensive CDL course includes the following:

HANDS-ON
TRAINING

Classroom

Road and Skills
Training

Job Placement
Assistance

Receive a job opportunity before you graduate.

Various Equipment
Training

Auto and Manual transmission available

HAZMAT* & TANKER ENDORSEMENT
TRAINING

*Does not include full Hazmat ELDT Course

HANDS-ON
TRAINING

Classroom

Road and Skills
Training

Job Placement
Assistance

Receive a job opportunity before you graduate.

Various Equipment
Training

Auto and Manual transmission available

HAZMAT* & TANKER ENDORSEMENT
TRAINING

*Does not include full Hazmat ELDT Course

We give you all the tools needed for your career as a truck driver.

YOU’LL BE ROAD-READY

No commercial driving experience is needed to begin truck driving school. In just 3-4 weeks you’ll be road-ready with these skills, certifications and endorsements:

  • D.O.T. Physical
  • Learner’s Permit & Endorsement
  • Map Reading
  • Vehicle Systems Training
  • Range Training
  • City Driving
  • Department Of Transportation Rules & Reg
  • Log Books & Electronic Logs
  • Trip Planning
  • Rural Driving
  • Coupling & Uncoupling
  • Pre-trip Inspections
  • ELDT Certified Hazmat Training
  • Tanker Endorsement Training

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CLASSROOM TRAINING
40 Hours

Our class A CDL training also includes classroom training that begins with orientation and studying for the Commercial Learner’s Permit. Having a CLP is beneficial before enrolling, but not required. During this portion of CDL driving school we’ll cover:

  • Orientation
  • CDL Permit Study
  • Endorsement Study
  • Job Procurement
  • Log Book, Hours of Service
  • Map Reading, Trip Planning
  • DOT Regulations
  • Hazard Perception
  • Night Operation
  • Extreme Driving Conditions
  • Pre-trip Inspection
  • Railroad Crossing Safety
  • Accident Reports
  • Highway Safety
  • Defensive Driving

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RANGE & ROAD SKILLS
120 Hours

Next, CDL school students will spend 120 hours on the range and road learning a variety of skills. Training is provided on automatic transmission trucks. (Manual training available upon request.) During this portion of truck driving school we’ll cover:

  • Pre-trip Inspection
  • Couple/Uncouple
  • Straight Backing
  • 45 Degree Backing
  • 90 Degree Backing
  • Blindside Backing
  • Serpentine Backing
  • Parallel Parking
  • Double Clutching
  • Turns
  • Uphill/Downhill
  • Ramps
  • Lane Changes
  • Space Management
  • Hazard Perception
  • City & Rural Driving

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CDL-A License Test

  • Upon completion of your training, you will be tested to obtain your state issued CDL-A license.
  • You will use our equipment (no need to find your own)
  • We will schedule your testing for you

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CDL Requirements

No previous experience is required to get enroll in CDL training school. However, you do need to meet the following requirements to get a CDL. We will help you step-by-step through the process.

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Have your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CDL permit) for at least 14 days before taking the CDL test. (We will help you get a CLP)
  • Complete an Entry Level Driver Training program
  • Pass all written and skills tests

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