CDL/Truck Driving

  • Program Includes

    Five weeks (200 hours) of instruction
    Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

    • 80 hours of classroom instruction
    • 120 hours of behind the wheel instruction
    • Training on automatic and manual transmission operation
    • Textbooks and course materials
    • Licensing costs
    • DOT Physical
    • DOT drug screening
CDL A Training 2024 - 2026 Schedule

*Schedule Subject to change based on Registration

Classes Monday through Friday
Weeks 1 and 2 classroom:

8 am to 4:30 pm at the Academy: 1931 Stella Lake Dr. 89106

Weeks 3, 4 & 5 Drive Skills:

8 am to 4:30 pm at the Drive Range: 4241 W Reno Ave 89118

12/16/24—12/20/24 Class at the Academy
12/30/23—1/24/25 Drive at Range

(Christmas between Class & Range Portion)

1/27/25—1/31/25 Class at the Academy 
2/3/25—2/28/25 Drive at Range

3/3/25-3/7/25 Class at the Academy

3/10/25-4/4/25 Drive Range

4/7/25-4/11/25 Class at the Academy
4/14/25/-5/9/25 Drive Range

5/12/25-5/16/25 Class at the Academy
5/19/25-6/13/25 Drive Range                                                      

6/16/25-6/20/25 Class at the Academy
6/23/25-7/18/25 Drive Range

7/21/25-7/25/25 Class at the Academy
7/8/25-8/22/25 Drive Range                                          

8/25/25-8/29/25 Class at the Academy
9/1/25-9/26/25 Drive Range

9/29/25-10/3/25 Class at the Academy
10/6/25-10/31/25 Drive Range

11/3/25-11/7/25 Class at the Academy
11/10/25-12/5/25 Drive Range

12/8/25-12/12/25 Class at the Academy                                 

12/15/25-1/9/26 Driving Range

ABOUT OUR CDL-A PROGRAM

This introductory course will give students a basic understanding of commercial driving and prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks, buses, delivery vehicles, and other for-hire vehicles and commercial vehicles. The course will cover basic principles, scientific principles and applications of safety.

Training Highlights
  • operating gas, diesel and electrically-powered vehicles
  • loading and unloading cargo or passengers
  • reporting delays or accidents on the road
  • verifying load against shipping papers
  • record keeping
  • Orientation
  • Control Systems/Dashboard
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
  • Basic Control
  • Shifting/Operating Transmissions
  • Backing and Docking
  • Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Visual Search
  • Communication
  • Distracted Driving
  • Speed Management
  • Space Management
  • Night Operation
  • Extreme Driving Conditions
  • Hazard Perception
  • Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies
  • Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
  • Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
  • Roadside Inspections
  • Maintenance
  • Handling and Documenting Cargo
  • Environmental Compliance Issues
  • Hours of Service Requirements
  • Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
  • Post-Crash Procedures
  • External Communications
  • Trip Planning
  • Drugs/Alcohol
  • Medical Requirements
  • Range & Public Road Practice
Click HERE for Full Curriculum
  • Prerequisites and eligibility

    • Must be 21 years of age
    • Possess a valid driver's license
    • Must pass a DOT physical exam
    • Submit a five (5) year DMV driving record
    • Present a Social Security card
    • No disqualifying legal history
    • High school diploma or equivalent recommended
      • If high school diploma is not available, students must complete an entrance exam (CASAS) (Work Keys) in addition to Academy entrance protocol

CDL/Truck Driver tuition

$6,550 (All-inclusive)

*Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.