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This course is rigorous and fast-paced, designed for students who need to re-enter the workforce quickly and for those who are motivated, focused, and committed to their training. This program meets all Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WA DOT) for a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification or License Earned
Students who successfully pass all required road and range proficiency assessments in accordance with Washington State and FMCSA standards will receive a Certificate of Completion from DRIVE509 and will be scheduled for the Washington State skills exam with a third-party examiner for the opportunity to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Certification/license test preparation provided
State Skills Exam Preparation
All DRIVE509 CDL training programs include comprehensive preparation for the Washington State CDL Skills Examination, as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL).
Students receive hands-on instruction and guided practice in each component of the state exam, including:
Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection: Identifying and explaining key vehicle parts, safety systems, and inspection procedures to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with FMCSA standards.
Basic Vehicle Control (Backing Skills): Practicing a variety of backing maneuvers such as straight-line, offset, and alley dock to develop precision control and spatial awareness.
Road Test (Street Driving): Demonstrating safe driving habits in real-world traffic environments, including turns, lane changes, intersections, and hazard response.
Our instructors provide individualized coaching, evaluation, and repetition opportunities to ensure each student is fully prepared to meet or exceed the performance standards required to pass the state-administered CDL Skills Exam successfully.
Employment performance results
Program type
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Completion rate
97%
Employment rate
77%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$28
Typical (median) annual earnings
$56,700
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Transportation and Warehousing
32%
Manufacturing
27%
Other Industries
27%
Wholesale Trade
14%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
85%
Female
15%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
100%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
24%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
36%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
41%
Some college experience, but no degree
31%
Certificate or AA
19%
BA or higher
3%
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