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This course is designed to meet 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). Training includes behind-the-wheel, range, and theory instruction for individuals pursuing a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). In addition to meeting federal and state standards, the program offers an extra week of hands-on training to strengthen student's skills and confidence further. This extended training period is highly recommended for individuals new to the trucking industry, as it enables greater practical application of newly acquired skills and knowledge. The added time ensures students achieve a higher level of proficiency and readiness to meet the rigorous demands of ELDT requirements and succeed in real-world driving environments.
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
100%
Employment rate
78%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$29
Typical (median) annual earnings
$59,200
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Wholesale Trade
27%
Construction
18%
Transportation and Warehousing
16%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing
9%
Administrative Support
8%
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
193
Gender
Male
98%
Female
2%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
1%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
36%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
11%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
57%
Some college experience, but no degree
12%
Certificate or AA
19%
BA or higher
7%
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