Our maximum class size is 5 students with a 3:1 student to instructor ratio
Course schedule
Location: Olympia, Washington
New 4-week courses begin every week.
Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Chehalis, Washington
New 4-week courses begin every other week.
Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Class A CDL
With a CDL Class A license you can drive:
Semi tractor trailers
Double and triple trailers
Tankers
Flatbeds
Any Class B and Class C vehicles
Course Length and Content:
Our CDL Class A course is our most thorough course, with a mix of classroom and hand-on training. You’ll spend 40 hours in the classroom, completing the FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Theory Training. You’ll then have 120 hours of field time, making sure you’re fully prepared to operate a commercial vehicle. Vehicle training includes 70 hours of observation, 16 hours of backing, 16 hours of proficiency training, and 18 hours on the road with a trained CDL instructor. Upon completion, you’ll receive a diploma, transcript, and Commercial Driver Training Certification. With this certification, you’ll be qualified to receive your Class A CDL license upon completion of the CDL test.
Class B CDL
With a CDL Class B license you can drive:
Buses
Box trucks
Dump trucks
Some Class C vehicles
Course Length and Content:
Our CDL Class B course combines theoretical and hands-on training over 3 weeks. Students will spend 40 hours in the classroom learning laws and regulations, which will prepare you to pass the written CDL exam. The second half of the course consists of 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training in Class B vehicles, including 14 hours of road driving, 8 hours of backing and maneuvers, 8 hours of proficiency training, and 10 hours of in-person observation. Upon completion, you’ll receive a diploma, transcript, and Commercial Driver Training Certification. With this certification, you’ll be qualified to receive your Class B CDL license upon completion of the CDL test.
CDL Class B to CDL Class A Training
With a CDL Class A license you can drive:
Semi tractor trailers
Double and triple trailers
Tankers
Flatbeds
Any Class B and Class C vehicles
Course Length and Content:
If you already have a Class B license, you can train to upgrade to a Class A license with our expedited CDL Class A course. Because you are already familiar with commercial vehicle regulations and general operation, we focus exclusively on hands-on training that will give you the skills to operate your own Class A vehicle. As part of our 120-hour course, you will spend 40 hours completing the FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Theory Training, 30 hours in observation, 16 hours in proficiency training, 16 hours in backing and maneuvering, and 18 hours on the road. All of this training takes place with certified CDL instructors. You’ll learn the details of shifting up to an 18-speed transmission, backing a trailer with a break, and completing full vehicle inspections. At the end of the course, you’ll receive a diploma, transcript, and Commercial Driver Training Certification and be prepared to take the CDL Class A test.
School Bus Endorsement Training
Course Length and Content:
If you are looking to start a job as a school bus driver, you will first need to obtain a School Bus (“S”) Endorsement. Before you can qualify for the “S” Endorsement, you’ll need to already have your CDL license and Passenger (“P”) endorsement. Our school bus training course is therefore designed to be added on to CDL and passenger training, whether you already have your license or are taking one of our other courses. The course is 30 hours long, split between 20 hours of classroom training and 10 hours of hands-on proficiency training with our experienced instructors. You’ll learn how to load and unload children, operate a school bus’s lights and warnings, manage a bus route, and supervise children. At the end of the course, you’ll receive a diploma, transcript, and Commercial Driver Training Certification and be prepared to take the CDL school bus endorsement test.
Passenger Endorsement Training
With passenger and school bus endorsements, you’ll be qualified to drive:
Motor coaches
Livery vehicles
Commercial vehicles with at least 16 passengers
School buses
Course Length and Content : In order to become a school bus driver, you need to have a CDL license, Passenger Endorsement, and School Bus Endorsement. This course combines training for both the Passenger and School Bus Endorsements, so you can efficiently prepare to pass your exams and safely operate a school bus for years to come. The course is designed to be taken after CDL certification, whether you already have your CDL license or are taking our CDL class as well. The course consists of 30 hours of training, divided between 20 hours of classroom training and 10 hours of hands-on proficiency training with our experienced instructors. You’ll learn how to load and unload children, operate a school bus’s lights and warnings, operate the emergency exits, respond safely to emergencies, manage a bus route, and supervise children. At the end of the course, you’ll receive a diploma, transcript, and Commercial Driver Training Certification and be prepared to take the CDL school bus endorsement test.
HAZMAT Endorsement Training
You need a HAZMAT endorsement to transport:
Explosives
Gases
Flammable or combustible liquids
Other toxic materials
Course Length and Content: In order to legally transport hazardous materials, you need a HAZMAT Endorsement on your CDL. Having this endorsement can open additional opportunities to you as a commercial vehicle driver. You need to have a Class A, B, or C license before you can get the HAZMAT Endorsement, so our HAZMAT class is designed for drivers who already have their license, or to be added on to one of our CDL courses. This is a classroom-only course, consisting of 16 hours of training with our qualified instructors. You’ll learn about HAZMAT regulations at the federal and Washington state level, as well as how to safely load and unload hazardous shipments. At the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to take the HAZMAT endorsement test.
TSA Procedures
The HAZMAT endorsement test is run by the TSA, and therefore requires additional fees and procedures. You must also be a US citizen to qualify. In addition to the written exam, you should be prepared to:
- Fill out an online application on the TSA website
- Complete a medical screening
- Complete a TSA background security screening
- Pay a fee ($86.50 for new applicants)