What You'll Learn
Our CDL Class A program is designed to take you from beginner to a fully licensed commercial driver. You'll receive comprehensive classroom instruction and extensive behind-the-wheel training on tractor-trailers and combination vehicles.
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection procedures
- Basic vehicle control and maneuvering
- Coupling and uncoupling trailers
- Shifting and transmission operation
- Backing techniques (straight, offset, alley dock)
- Highway and city driving skills
- Defensive driving and hazard perception
- Air brake systems and operation
- Night driving techniques
- DOT regulations and hours of service
- Trip planning and map reading
- CDL written and skills test preparation
Career Opportunities
A Class A CDL opens the door to the widest range of trucking careers and the highest earning potential in the industry. Class A CDL holders are in high demand across the country.
- Over-the-road (OTR) truck driver
- Regional and local truck driver
- Tanker truck driver
- Flatbed truck driver
- Refrigerated freight driver
- Auto hauler / car carrier driver
- Owner-operator opportunities
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate)
- Valid Washington State driver's license
- No DUI or DWI in the last 5 years
- Must pass a DOT physical examination
- Must pass a drug screening
- CDL Learner's Permit (CLP) — we can help you obtain this
