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Taylor Made TDS Inc.
Last updated: 02/2026
Taylor Made Truck Driving School in Burlington and Ferndale, WA is a trusted leader incommercial driver training. We offer Class A and Class B CDL programs, Class B or C to A upgrades, 40-hour CDL refreshers, Passenger and HazMat endorsement training, defensive driving for commercial and non-commercial drivers, and custom training such as automatic restriction removal and backing tune-ups. Known for our strong reputation, high pass rates, and positive student feedback, we are the trainer of choice for many local employers and government agencies. Our experienced instructors are career truckers who provide patient, professional coaching in both classroom and behind-the-wheel settings, using modern equipment with manual transmissions and air brakes to help students avoid license restrictions. We take a full-service approach to getting you job-ready: support includes permit preparation, onsite or coordinated DOT physicals and drug testing, Clearinghouse registration assistance, scheduling, and test-day support with school equipment. Grants, employer sponsorships, and payment plans are accepted, and we work closely with regional employers to connect graduates with open positions so many students move directly into CDL roles after training. Prospective students are welcome to visit our Burlington campus or Ferndale training site, call our office, or explore upcoming class dates and program details online.
650 North Burlington Boulevard
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 746-0806
(360) 746-0806
Taylor Made TDS Inc. at a glance
Private career school-cert/dipl
Academics at Taylor Made TDS Inc.
Programs
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Program name
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Location
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Length
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ETPL
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| Class B CDL Certificate | Burlington, Ferndale | 8 Days | Yes |
| C or B to A CDL Certificate | Burlington | 8 Days | Yes |
| Class A w/HazMat Certificate | Burlington | 5 Weeks | Yes |
| CDL Passenger Endorsement Certificate | Burlington | 2 Days | Yes |
| HAZMAT Certificate | Burlington | 2 Days | Yes |
| 40 Hour Refresher Certificate | Burlington | 4 Days | Yes |
| Class B w/Passenger Certificate | Burlington | 10 Days | Yes |
| Class B w/HazMat Certificate | Burlington | 10 Days | Yes |
| Class A CDL - Standard 160 Hour Program Certificate | Burlington, Ferndale | 4 Weeks | Yes |
| Class A CDL Advanced Professional Driver Program (240 Hours) Certificate | Burlington | 24 Days | Yes |
| Class A Intermediate Commercial Driver Development Certificate | Burlington | 4 Days | Yes |
| Class A Advanced Commercial Driver Development (40 Hours) Certificate | Burlington | 4 Days | Yes |
| Defensive Driver Training - Commercial Drivers Certificate | Burlington | 1 Days | Yes |
| Defensive Driver Training - Automotive Certificate | Burlington | 1 Days | No |
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Program name: Class B CDL Length: 8 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: C or B to A CDL Length: 8 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Class A w/HazMat Length: 5 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: CDL Passenger Endorsement Length: 2 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: HAZMAT Length: 2 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: 40 Hour Refresher Length: 4 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Class B w/Passenger Length: 10 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Class B w/HazMat Length: 10 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Class A CDL - Standard 160 Hour Program Length: 4 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Class A CDL Advanced Professional Driver Program (240 Hours) Length: 24 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Class A Intermediate Commercial Driver Development Length: 4 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Class A Advanced Commercial Driver Development (40 Hours) Length: 4 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Defensive Driver Training - Commercial Drivers Length: 1 Days ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Defensive Driver Training - Automotive Length: 1 Days ETPL: No |
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