Earn your CDL with hands-on training!

Training time depends on your program, schedule and progress. An admissions advisor can walk you through timing for your pathway.

Why a Career in Trucking?

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Explore a Career in Trucking.

Earnings vary by employer, role, location, route, experience and other factors. Add endorsement and experience? That's significant potential to grow. 

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Be In Demand.

With the shortage of available drivers continuing to climb - Employers need you! The ATA predicts we'll be +100,000 drivers short in just a few years!

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Earn Excellent Benefits.

401K, Medical, Vision and Dental insurance are standard benefits for Professional Truck Drivers. Start earning what you deserve with a CDL.

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Steer Your Career.

Whether you stay in trucking, become a business owner or enter the business-side of logistics -- earning your CDL opens a path of endless opportunity.

CDL Training Programs

A Rewarding Career Starts Here.

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Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)

Self-guided and instructor-led online ELDT options available.

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Class A Behind The Wheel (BTW)

We offer courses to help you become a Class A certified driver on a manual or automatic transmission tractor.

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Class B Behind The Wheel (BTW) 

For students seeking a Class B/BP/BPS driver's license on manual or automatic transmission.

Troops Into Transportation

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran or Active-Duty?

Our Troops Into Transportation program helps service members and veterans prepare for careers in trucking through CDL training and career support.

Eligible students may use VA education benefits for approved programs at participating locations. An admissions advisor can help you explore training locations, admissions requirements, and potential funding options.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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What Graduates of The CDL Schools are Saying

The instructors were great, knowledgeable, and patient, being such an accelerated program I am confident in my understanding of the trucks and my abilities. Anthony E. (01/2022)
This school is excellent. My husband and his friend attended this school and got jobs straight after finishing. JP helped both of them, he is amazing. Nicole M. (03/2022)
I attended this school it was great classroom and OTR training. I would recommend to anyone looking to get into industry. Byron D. (06/2022)

About The CDL Schools

Celebrating 60 Years of Professional Driver Training

Since 1963, The CDL Schools have helped thousands of people nationwide obtain their commercial driving license.

We are proud to be a leader in professional driver education and training, offering students:

  • Online ELDT courses
  • Exceptional behind the wheel training based on our CDOR methodology
  • Career Services provides job-search support. Employment is not guaranteed.
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Are you ready?

Become a Professional Truck Driver at The CDL Schools