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This course is designed for students who possess a Class B CDL and seek to upgrade their skills to a Class A CDL. In addition, this course is designed to meet the Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Washington (WA) Department of Transportation (DOT) in behind-the-wheel, range, and theory training for a Class A Commercial License.
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
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
80%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$34
Typical (median) annual earnings
$77,100
Top industries 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.
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
15
Gender
Male
93%
Female
7%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
93%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
7%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
27%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
27%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
53%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
20%
BA or higher
0%
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