C1 Training: Your Simple, Affordable Path to a CDL Career
Why Get Your CDL?
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) opens the door to a rewarding career with stability, flexibility, and great earning potential. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start, a stable income, or the freedom of the open road, here are the top benefits of getting your CDL.
Career Opportunities
- High Demand: Trucking and transportation industries always need qualified CDL drivers.
- Diverse Jobs: Drive tractor-trailers, buses, delivery trucks, tankers, and more.
- Work Options: Choose long-haul, regional, or local routes to match your lifestyle.
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Pay: CDL drivers enjoy higher-than-average starting salaries.
- Benefits Package: Health insurance, retirement plans, and overtime opportunities are common.
- No Degree Needed: Start a rewarding career without years of school.
How Our CDL Training Program Works
Step 1 — Meet Your Advisor
Your advisor will:
- Help you choose the right license class (Class A or Class B) for your goals and lifestyle.
- Guide you through prerequisites (DOT physical, drug screen) and getting your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP).
- Discuss funding options and, in some cases, help you get pre-approved with an employer for after graduation.
- Set your class start date and review options to shorten training by completing a portion online.
- Arrange housing if you’re training from out of town.
Step 2 — Attend Training (2–4 weeks)
- Class A: 4 weeks — 1 week classroom + 3 weeks range/road.
- Class B: 2 weeks — 1 week classroom + 1 week range/road.
Classroom Training
Learn the laws and regulations CDL drivers must follow, with practical examples. Curriculum includes driver logs, trip planning, map reading, and vehicle-control fundamentals.
Driving Range
Put classroom skills into practice on our private range. Master low-speed maneuvers such as turning, shifting, and backing.
Street Driving
With a certified instructor at your side, drive on local streets and highways near campus. You’ll handle real-world situations—like intersection turns—similar to those on the state skills test.
Step 3 — Take the State Skills Test (On-Site)
After you demonstrate proficiency, you’ll take the state CDL skills test on our campus with a licensed state examiner. The exam includes:
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Basic Vehicle Control
- Road Test
After You Graduate
Our support continues with lifetime job placement assistance, helping you maintain a rewarding, reliable career in transportation.
Cover the Costs of CDL Training
C1 offers a variety of admissions options for affordable Class A and Class B CDL training. Whether you're interested in applying military benefits, using government grants for CDL training, or getting tuition assistance from a trucking company, our trained and knowledgeable advisors can help you find the best fit.
Tuition Assistance
You may qualify for tuition assistance for CDL training through local, state and federal programs. Our school personnel can quickly determine if you might qualify for WIA benefits, VocRehab, or other grants for CDL training.
Tuition Reimbursement
With tuition reimbursement for truck driver training, you could attend CDL training for Class A or Class B CDL and be placed with a trucking company that offers reimbursement for school tuition. That's money paid directly to you to cover the cost of CDL training.
Company-Sponsored
Company-sponsored CDL training could be an option if you are able to commit to the job for at least 12 months. In exchange, the trucking company will cover the up-front cost of your truck driver training tuition.
Financing Options
Through our partners, we can provide you with opportunities to secure the funding needed to better your career. If you decide to explore our financing programs, we'll connect you directly with specialists offering loan options based on more than just your credit score.
Why You Should Choose C1
With more than 35 years of experience, C1 Truck Driver Training has been established as the industry leader in providing Class A & B CDL training for companies and individuals.
We've earned the trust of leading carriers, state trucking associations, and industry groups that open doors for our graduates.
Take the Wheel – Start Your CDL Journey Today!
A CDL is more than a license—it’s a ticket to a stable career, financial freedom, and a lifestyle full of opportunity.
