The Class A Commercial Drivers License program is designed to provide each student with a basic knowledge of the requirements for a commercial driver’s license and pursue entry-level employment in the trucking industry as a driver. PDA’s program is structured to give you sufficient behind-the-wheel driving time for the development of the practical skills necessary to obtain a Class A CDL and begin your trucking career.

As a student of our Class A CDL program, you’ll:

• Learn how to use current short & long-haul trucking equipment
• Develop a working understanding of basic truck driver operations and safety procedures
• Investigate state and federal laws concerning over-the-road hauling
• Discover trip planning strategies to ensure the successful completion of your tour
• Gain the skills you need to take — and pass — your state’s Class A CDL exam
• Learn how to load and unload as well as how to properly secure freight

Our program is absolutely not all classroom time. Depending on the Class A CDL program you choose up to two-thirds of your time in our CDL license school is committed to hands-on skills training on the road or at our driving range. 

Truck Driver Training Curriculum

The course involves extensive training, divided into 3 parts. Some examples of the training provided in each part are shown below:

In short, you’ll learn everything you need to know to jumpstart your future and get you on the road to a trucking career. You will also be given the opportunity to test for all endorsements during this time. The program concludes with a driving test at the local DPS or onsite.

Successful completion of this CDL license school program will qualify you for an entry-level position in the trucking industry, including commercially licensed driver trainee, second seat driver, or entry-level solo driver. Our advanced CDL program prepares you to become an owner-operator and start your own trucking business. Plus, all successful graduates will receive lifetime Job Placement Assistance in all types of jobs in the transportation field, including local, regional, and national jobs.

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