CDL Classes in Greer, South Carolina
ACE Driving Academy has helped thousands students earn their CDL from right here in the Upstate. Sitting minutes from I-85 and the SC Inland Port in Greer and in one of the busiest freight corridors in the Southeast, ACE trains drivers for a job market that’s actively hiring close to home. As a Driver Resource Center network school, we offer:
- Earn your CDL in as little as 3–4 weeks, training on automatic or manual transmission trucks
- 75% of students get tuition assistance — get started for as little as $349, with tuition reimbursement covering up to 100% from partner carriers
- Local grant partnership — ACE works directly with SC Works Greenville to help eligible students cover tuition through WIOA funding
- Free job placement assistance — most students receive multiple job offers before they even graduate, from carriers including Covenant, Schneider, TMC, and Stevens Transport
- FMCSA ELDT-certified training — Instructors with real-world Class A driving experience
- Start a career earning $76,000–$95,000/year*
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417 S Buncombe Rd Suite 9
Greer, SC 29650
Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00am - 5:30pm
CDL Requirements in South Carolina
Once you’ve completed your CDL training at ACE Driving Academy, you’ll be well prepared and excited to start your new career with a national carrier. What’s next? When you’re ready to apply for your CDL in Greer, SC, you’ll need to meet the following requirements to be certified in South Carolina as a commercial truck driver.
- Complete Entry Level Driver Training.
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Have a Commercial Learner's Permit (CDL permit) for a minimum of 14 days prior. (No CDL permit is required to enroll. We will help you get your permit as part of the training.)
- Pass the written knowledge test.
- Submit a review of your driving record.
- Present valid Medical Examiner’s certificate.
- Provide 1 document proving legal residency in the U.S.
- Be at least 18 years old (21 to cross state lines or carry passengers).
- Read, write and speak English.
- Have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
- Pass the required skills tests.
Frequently Asked Questions about CDL Training in Greer, SC
How Much Does CDL Training Cost in Greer, SC?
Whether you’re paying out of pocket, seeking financial assistance, or eligible for sponsored training programs, we’ll help you find the enrollment option that fits your needs. Approximately 75% of students receive some form of tuition assistance.
Ways to Pay for CDL Training in Greer, SC
We help students find the funding option that fits their situation. Options available to Greer students include:
- Pay upfront and take advantage of our lowest tuition cost.
- Flexible financing options with low upfront costs. Get started for $349 for qualified applicants.
- Tuition reimbursement from employers. Our partner carriers will reimburse up to 100% of tuition costs.
- Workforce funding (WIOA Grants) qualified applicants can get all of their tuition covered. Including grants through SC Works Greenville.
- Company sponsored training programs.
What are the CDL Requirements in South Carolina?
Once you’ve completed your CDL training at ACE Driving Academy, you’ll be well prepared and excited to start your new career with a national carrier. What’s next? When you’re ready to apply for your CDL in Greer, SC, you’ll need to meet the following requirements to be certified in South Carolina as a commercial truck driver.
- Complete Entry Level Driver Training.
- Have a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CDL permit) for a minimum of 14 days prior. (No CDL permit is required to enroll. We will help you get your permit as part of the training.)
- Pass the written knowledge test.
- Submit a review of your driving record.
- Present valid Medical Examiner’s certificate.
- Provide 1 document proving legal residency in the U.S.
- Be at least 18 years old (21 to cross state lines or carry passengers).
- Read, write and speak English.
- Have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
- Pass the required skills tests.
What is ELDT and is ACE ELDT-certified?
ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) is the federal standard for CDL training programs, required since February 2022. ACE Driving Academy is a registered FMCSA ELDT provider. Our training meets all federal requirements and our registration can be verified on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
What job placement assistance is available at ACE Driving Academy in Greer?
Earning your CDL is only the first step ACE Driving Academy and the Driver Resource Center network go further, with a dedicated Career Services team that helps every Greer graduate turn their CDL into a career.
- It’s free. Job placement assistance is completely free to students and graduates of ACE Greer, SC
- It starts during the application process. Our Career Services team learns your goals like home time, preferred routes, states you want to run and will help match you will carriers that meet your requirements.
- Most students receive multiple job offers before they even graduate.
- Carrier partners include: Covenant, Schneider, TMC, Stevens Transport, and many more national and local carriers who actively recruit ACE graduates.
We Proudly Serving Greer, SC and Surrounding Areas
Greenville, SC, Spartanburg, SC, Taylors, SC, Simpsonville, SC, Mauldin, SC, Travelers Rest, SC
**Pay information based on ATA Compensation Study. ***Driver demand based on ATA report Report.