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Are you looking to be a truck driver in Delaware or Maryland or take semi-truck training courses in New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Register for American Driver Training Academy’s premier CDL training program! We offer the best Class A truck driving classes as well as behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare you for a fulfilling future.
Our programs include everything from entry-level truck driver training to over-the-road (OTR) training. These courses are designed to help you feel confident in passing your test for a CDL Class A license so you can get behind the wheel sooner and embrace your new career. Our skilled instructors will help you get your commercial driver’s license and have you working for a regional car carrier, local equipment delivery, or reefer truck driving company in no time!
If you’ve been considering getting your CDL, American Driver Training Academy is the name to remember. Keep reading to learn more about why our CDL training program is one of the best in the country, or contact us today to get started!
We believe that everyone has the ability to succeed, and we want to connect each student with the career of their dreams. Whether you are looking to meet tractor-trailer driving qualifications, take a class in flatbed driving, or take dry van cargo courses, you can find what you need at our CDL school.
At our training academy, you can complete your CDL-A training in four short weeks and become eligible for employment in the trucking industry within the fifth week. Our full-time program provides 160 hours of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction and testing , Mondays through Fridays from 7 am to 3 pm. This leaves you with free weekends and evenings so that you can study and take care of your personal obligations.
Every CDL-A training program we offer provides at least 48 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, compared to the two to ten hours other schools offer. You’ll hear advice and tips from teachers who’ve worked as commercial drivers and have held their CDL-A for 20 to 30 years. We also offer small class sizes with minimum student-to-trainer and student-to-truck ratios to allow each student to have the best experience possible. In order to teach road rules and regulations, we hold intensive behind-the-wheel sessions in our specially designed one-and-a-half-acre practice facility, as well as on major freight highways that run right past our campus.
We have an impressive 97% employment rate for graduates, who often receive $3,000 to $10,000 in signing bonuses from a variety of employers. Over 100 companies in the trucking industry actively recruit and hire drivers from American Driver Training Academy because they know our training program produces quality drivers who are an asset to their fleets. We also have an on-site career center that provides you with resources to effectively secure employment, and we provide a lifetime job placement policy for all eligible graduates.
Our truck driver training program prepares graduates for a variety of positions in the transportation industry. If you’re interested in a career driving any of the following vehicles, our CDL certification program might be right for you:
Within just a few short weeks, you can take your CDL exam, pass with flying colors, and hit the road as a company driver for almost any industry you can think of!
Because not everyone can spend the majority of their week in class, we offer part-time CDL certification courses for drivers who want to keep their day job while participating in CDL training. We offer both an evening and a weekend part-time program, both with a ten-week timespan. The first program takes place during the week on Mondays through Thursdays, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The second program takes place on Saturdays and Sundays, from 7 am to 3 pm. Both of these options provide 160 hours of truck driving lessons from a professional trainer. Whether you choose weeknight or weekend CDL training, you will have completed hours of class by the end of the program, and it’ll be a breeze to ace the CDL exam!
Starting a new career can be daunting, but we make the process seamless when you graduate from our commercial driving school. Our Career Center is available to get you started, and if you become unemployed at any point after you’ve completed your training, our Lifetime Job Placement policy can help you get back on the road. We provide numerous job leads at no additional charge! At our school, you’re not just a student looking for CDL training; we’re your lifelong truck driving partner.
Much like any other type of schooling, truck driving training for a CDL Class A license is an investment that requires time and money. Thankfully, many companies offer tuition reimbursement to new drivers. Paid training is treated similarly to health insurance benefits, and doesn’t require signing an employment contract. New drivers may receive $100 to $300 per month over and above their salary to help recoup their initial investment in getting their commercial driver’s license.
Many carriers make loan payments directly to the tuition lender on behalf of the student. Students paying tuition out of their own pocket may still receive tuition reimbursement, but it’s received in their paycheck on a monthly basis. Students who seek reimbursement for their time in the classroom should make sure to choose a trucking company offering a compensation program — after all, it’s almost like having received paid training!
Once you’ve made the decision to become a professional trucker, the last thing that should stand between you and this goal is tuition. That’s why we have a number of financial aid options available to allow you to become certified for driving trucks no matter your financial situation.
Call today to find out what scholarships and grants you may qualify for and what discounts the school is currently offering! Academy administrators will assist with arranging tuition reimbursement with your new employer if this benefit is available. Students are also welcome to seek financial aid for truck driving school that is paid by other providers.
Some people seeking a certificate for trucking turn to private lenders for assistance. A credit check is required to permit this type of loan, so it may be helpful to have a cosigner.
If you’re a military veteran, you may have a few options for covering the costs of your CDL training. Some employers offer veteran-specific assistance, or the Montgomery GI Bill may cover the cost of classroom time.
If you do not want to pursue private loans to complete truck driving school, you can apply for a scholarship or grant. Reach out to our office, and we would be happy to help you find scholarships and grants you qualify for. You may even be able to accumulate enough scholarships and grants for free truck driver training!
Aspiring commercial truck drivers, school bus drivers, and other transportation industry workers in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania can register for truck driving classes at our academy. Students will learn road regulations, trucking skills, and other essential knowledge both in the classroom and on the road, with learning not limited to a single vehicle but rather a variety of transportation options. Our company can help you obtain your CDL-A for…
What sets us apart from other schools is that we’re approved to train licensees from all 50 states. Our company is proud to help students earn their Commercial Driver License Class-A in the state of Delaware, with a vast number of students attending from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland through our over-the-road training programs. We’ll prepare you to pass the CDL exam according to the regulations set forth by the Department of Motor Vehicles in all 50 states, which will permit you to drive a tractor-trailer anywhere in the USA. No matter what your home state may be, we can help you obtain your CDL with ease!
We schedule a block of road tests for students every month. You’ll take the CDL permit test in one of the trucks you trained in, accompanied by your own personal instructor. We work with private examiners to ensure you have access to testing immediately upon the completion of your training, so you have the best chance possible to pass your CDL test with ease.
Our centralized location in New Castle, DE, means we’re convenient to the Philadelphia/South Jersey metro area, Wilmington, and Baltimore, along with nearby parts of the country. Major highways such as I-95, I-295, Rte. 40, and the New Jersey Turnpike are located within minutes of our yard, although students traveling over 60 miles per day may want to consider staying at one of the local hotels near the academy. Administration staff have arranged discount pricing for our students and will be happy to assist with your lodging needs. We want to make it as achievable as possible for you to pass your CDL exam and start your new career!
Do you feel a desire to train for flatbed driving, reefer truck driving, or other heavy truck driving? Then, you’ve come to the right place. We provide both full-time and part-time classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for future company drivers in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and beyond. Whether you want to drive a school bus or get your hazardous materials transportation license, you can work with a friendly instructor to pass your CDL exam and enhance your career.
If you’re ready to take the next step to a brighter future, fill out the student application for weekday, evening, or weekend truck driver training. If you’re looking for job opportunities with local trucking companies, fill out the employment application, and our Career Center will help you find a position. For more information about us or our programs, get in touch with our team today!
