CDL Class A

Commercial Driver School - Lacey ETPL
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.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,445.00

Total required fees

$812.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lacey, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

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

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Class A Commercial Driver License

Certification/license test preparation provided

Skills Test

Employment performance results

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Completion rate

82%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$31.01

Typical (median) annual earnings

$63,160.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Transportation and Warehousing

24%

Wholesale Trade

17%

Construction

15%

Administrative Support

11%

Manufacturing

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
454
Completion rate
82%
Average number of students who completed each year
151
Gender
Male
94%
Female
6%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
36%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
15%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
10%