Class A CDL

Commercial Driver School - Lakewood ETPL
Commercial Driver School's goal is to provide the highest quality of training to individuals seeking to become commercial truck drivers. CDS will provide the professional instruction necessary for our students to develop the skills and learn the techniques essential in becoming safe, competent and productively employed Class 'A' commercial truck drivers. The CDL Class 'A' Course is 4 weeks long and offered in day and night classes. Our comprehensive, well-structured, 160-hour commercial truck driver training program includes one week in the classroom and three weeks of driving, backing and mastering the pre-trip in-cab inspections. Upon completion, students are tested for their CDL skills exam on-site. Class 'A' Program graduates will receive a Diploma and Transcript as well as the current local job list.

Financial information

Total tuition

$6,257.00

Total required fees

$812.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Commercial Driver School - Lakewood

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

4 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

160

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

WA Driver's License, SSN, Pass DOT Physical/Drug Screen

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Class A CDL

Certification/license test preparation provided

General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Doubles/Triples & Tankers. CDL Road Skills Test.

Employment performance results

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Completion rate

75%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$33.68

Typical (median) annual earnings

$69,366.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Transportation and Warehousing

27%

Wholesale Trade

18%

Administrative Support

14%

Construction

14%

Manufacturing

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
754
Completion rate
75%
Average number of students who completed each year
251
Gender
Male
91%
Female
9%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
17%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
56%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
37%
30 to 39
29%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
67%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
4%