Students can register for various CDL programs at Pittsburgh's All State Career School, including Advanced Tractor Trailer, Class A CDL Preparatory Driving Training, and Class B CDL Driving Training. The school requires students have a high school diploma or a GED. Each prospective student will be given a personal evaluation, a tour of the facility and an opportunity to enroll in the next available class. Financial Aid is available.
At the SAGE Truck Driving School in Schnecksville, students can choose from seven different types of CDL courses, from a refresher to advanced training. All applicants are required to complete an application and provide a copy of a valid driver's license and physical examination. Drug screenings are also administered randomly, and students -- if selected -- are required to pass them. Admission is open to high school graduates/GED holders (or those who complete an ability-to-benefit test) who possess a driving record free of current serious violations.
Transport Tech in Bessemer offers customized training in the form of a 240-hour program for the CDL/tractor trailer permit. The school uses state-of-the-art equipment, offers financial aid in the form of grants/loans, and provides job placement services for graduates. It also has a guarantee; if you don't like the program after the first week of classes, your tuition will be refunded.
This school, with locations in Dupont, Norristown, and Philadelphia, has educated more than 25,000 graduates over 20 years. Weekday, weeknight and weekend training/classes are available to accommodate all students' needs, and four different CDL courses are offered: CDL A: With Passenger Endorsement - 200 hours (5 weeks); CDL A: Tractor Trailer Training - 160 hours (4 weeks); CDL B: Straight Truck Training - 120 hours (3 weeks); and CDL B: With Passenger Endorsement - 120 hours (3 weeks). Smith & Solomon guarantees classroom instruction in a relaxed, comfortable setting, small class sizes, an extensive safety/driving skills curriculum, hands-on equipment, behind-the-wheel training, and free extra training if necessary. The school also offers job placement services.