Class A CDL

Commercial Driver School - Auburn 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 - Auburn, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

5 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

N/A

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

72%

Employment rate

80%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$33.43

Typical (median) annual earnings

$69,890.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Transportation and Warehousing

30%

Construction

16%

Wholesale Trade

15%

Administrative Support

10%

Manufacturing

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
669
Completion rate
72%
Average number of students who completed each year
223
Gender
Male
94%
Female
6%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
16%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
54%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
5%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
33%
30 to 39
31%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
15%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
19%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
10%