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This course is designed for students who already hold a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), have experience operating a non-synchronized transmission, and seek to upgrade their skills to obtain a Class A CDL. In addition, the 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), including behind-the-wheel, range, and theory instruction for a Class A Commercial Driver' License (CDL).
Experience operating a Class B vehicle with a non-synchronized transmission
Valid Class A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
Valid DOT medical card
Negative DOT drug test result
Complete driving record (abstract)
English language proficiency at Level 6 or higher
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
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
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.
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
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.
Gender
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.
Race
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.
Age
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.
Prior education
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.
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