What You Can Expect from Class A CDL License & Class B CDL License training at Roadmaster Drivers School!

Roadmaster cdl license training and truck driving school is among the largest nationwide truck driver training schools in the United States. Our strength working with the top trucking companies becomes your benefit. We are invested in your success.

You can expect hands-on truck driving classes, a special focus on CDL license training, CDL license exam material and tuition assistance for those who qualify. Several trucking companies offer tuition reimbursement for truck driver training programs. For those who qualify, a variety of trucking companies will pre-hire students and reimburse training costs for as long as they are that company's employee. You'll have CDL training courses lasting only 3-4 weeks with free job placement assistance after graduation!

Since April 1, 1992, all truck drivers have been required to have a CDL license in order to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required in the United States to operate any type of vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs or over for commercial use. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed testing standards for licensing drivers. States are able to issue a CDL License only after a written and driving test have been given by the state or approved testing facility. The minimum age to apply for a CDL license is usually 21, as required by the US Department of Transportation, although some states may allow drivers who are 18-20 to apply for a CDL that is valid only within the driver's state of residence. A single state CDL license only restricts driving of CMVs within the holder's state (not non-commercial vehicles), and automatically converts to a 50 state CDL license at the age of 21.

What type of CDL License should you train for?

Since April of 1992, all drivers have been required to have a CDL in order to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Operation of these commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), which are primarily tractor-trailers requires advanced skills and knowledge above and beyond those required to drive a car or other light weight vehicle.

Most states offer both Class A CDL license and Class B CDL license.

• A Class A CDL License is needed to operate any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds
  • Vehicles requiring a Class A CDL license are primarily tractor-trailers.
• A Class B CDL License is needed to operate any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.
  • Vehicles requiring a Class B CDL license may include buses (regardless of size), passenger vans, motorhomes, standard-sized dump trucks, tow trucks, cement mixers, delivery vans, garbage trucks, utility vehicles and any single truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, cars and cars with trailers. 

In the United States, training may be obtained by completing a qualified CDL training program through a training school such as Roadmaster Drivers School. Roadmaster specializes in teaching potential truck drivers the necessary skills and knowledge to properly and safely operate a truck, including map reading, trip planning, and compliance with Department of Transportation laws, as well as backing, turning, hooking a trailer, and road driving. Our primary focus is to help future truckers pass the CDL knowledge and skills tests as well as advanced driving techniques such as skid avoidance and recovery and other emergency actions for situations such as a break away trailer and hydroplaning. Roadmaster's classes usually go well beyond the training the typical non-commercial driver receives, such as the drivers education provided in high school.

"Roadmaster was one of the smartest moves I've made in my life. It's like a second chance. The instructors are the most patient people you could meet. They really take their time training you! To me, Roadmaster and the students are one big happy family and I'm happy to be a part of it!"
--Andrea B.

There are 5 easy steps to getting your CDL training and becoming a truck driver and we'll help you step by step!

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Learn Where to Go and How to Get the Kind of CDL License Training You Need.
Before you begin, consider the type of training you need. If you're not sure, we are here to help. You'll find that Roadmaster truck driving school is among the best at Class A CDL license and Class B CDL license training and exam preparation.

Know the Facts About financing your CDL and Truck Driving Education.
Roadmaster Drivers School helps students find ways to meet financial needs of those who qualify through tuition payment and financing options. For those who qualify, several trucking companies offer pre-hire options as well as truck driving school tuition reimbursement.

You'll Get Truck Driving Job Placement Assistance After Graduation!
We'll introduce you to the top commercial freight companies in the United States. We offer the support services you need to help make sure you succeed at loving your career in the trucking industry! Roadmaster is also Approved for Veterans Training!

Be a Success Story, Like These Former Students!
The formula for success we've built in CDL license training is simple. It consists of a great truck driver training program, an experienced teaching staff of truck driving instructors, and total student assistance before, during, and after your CDL training. Read about Roadmaster as well as a few graduate letters and see what others just like you have accomplished!

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