GET YOUR CDL LICENSE WITH TRUCK DRIVER INSTITUTE

 

TDI’s 3-week, intensive CDL classes prepare students to pass the CDL exam and receive their CDL license.

 

The first step to becoming a commercial truck driver and earning great money is passing your CDL test. Class A CDL school involves several steps including a written portion of the exam as well as a road test. There is also a required physical examination.

TDI walks students through the process of passing their CDL exam so they’re able to get a CDL license and begin their new career.

If you’re looking for a dynamic career that allows you to experience new things every day, increase your earning potential, and provide you with job security, you might want to consider becoming a professional truck driver. Getting a CDL license not only allows you to legally work as a trucker, but demonstrates to prospective employers and clients your expertise in the field.

Let’s learn more about what a CDL license is, discover the importance of holding a CDL license, and explore the various types of CDLs available below. Prefer to speak with our staff or? Call (800) 848-7364 today or fill out our contact form to learn how to get started with CDL training at TDI.

What Is a CDL License?

A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a professional license that gives you the legal ability to work as a truck driver operating commercial vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires professional truck drivers to hold this type of license to apply for and hold down trucking jobs. A CDL proves that you have both the knowledge and technical abilities necessary to operate a large truck or bus while keeping your fellow drivers safe.

Why Get a CDL License?

A CDL license is required by the U.S. government. A Class A license is required for drivers operating a vehicle that has a gross combination weight rating, or GCWR, of 26,001 lbs. or more, or to tow a vehicle that is more than 10,000 lbs. A Class A CDL license allows you to drive certain tractor-trailer trucks, livestock carriers, truck and trailer combinations, flatbeds, tankers and others. There are many career benefits of getting a CDL license as well.

The Benefits of Getting Your CDL License

The importance of a commercial driver’s license is huge. Not only do you need one to legally apply for trucker jobs, but it can offer an array of advantages, including:

  • Increase employment opportunities: Since there’s a national shortage of truck drivers, there are plenty of jobs available for individuals who hold a commercial driver’s license. This also means that many truck drivers have excellent job security. 
  • Demonstrate your expertise: A CDL demonstrates that you’ve undergone the quality training necessary to become a professional trucker. It shows that you’re someone who knows how to operate heavy vehicles while keeping others safe on public roads.
  • Earn a good salary with benefits: Professional truck drivers earn high entry-level wages and have the potential for salary growth throughout their careers. As a bonus, many trucking jobs offer great benefits like health insurance and 401ks.

What Types of CDL Licenses Exist?

There are multiple types of CDL licenses, including Class A, Class B, and Class C, offered by the FMCSA. Each type of CDL license allows drivers to operate vehicles of varying gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Within each class, depending on the type of vehicle a driver is operating, they may also be required to get certain endorsements.

Class A CDL License – For vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 lbs. or more, or to tow a vehicle that is more than 10,000 lbs.

Class B CDL License – For vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 lbs. or more, or to tow a vehicle that is UP TO 10,000 lbs.

Class C CDL License – For vehicles carrying more than 16 passengers or transporting hazardous materials.

TDI’s CDL training focuses primarily on the Class A license. That’s because if you get a Class A CDL license, you can drive all the same vehicles allowed by Class B and Class C license and more. Only getting your Class B or Class C CDL means you’ll be limited to vehicles with lower weight or towing capacity.

If you have any questions on which license would be best for you to receive, please reach out to our experienced customer representatives today and they can assist you.

Why Get a Class A CDL License?

Most aspiring truckers opted for a Class A CDL because this type of license gives them the ability to: 

  • Choose from an array of jobs: Since most commercial trucks fall into the weight limit defined by Class A CDLs, you can apply for the greatest range of jobs with this kind of license. 
  • Maximize your earning potential: The highest paying truck driving jobs tend to be those that require a Class A CDL license. 
  • Grow your career: A Class A CDL gives you the most career expansion options, such as by earning endorsements that let you drive specialty trucks. 

Ready to hit the open road? TDI equips hopeful truckers with the expertise and hands-on skills they need to drive into a successful future.  Give us a call at (800) 848-7364 or fill out our contact form today and you’ll be starting your engines toward earning your CDL license in no time.

TDI Makes Getting Your CDL License Convenient and Affordable

The requirements for truck drivers to receive their CDL vary from state to state. TDI offers professional and affordable CDL classes to ensure you have the information you need in order to pass your CDL exam and receive your CDL license. Our program is incredibly affordable and allows you to graduate in just 3 weeks.

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Since 1973, Truck Driver Institute (TDI) has trained tens of thousands of the highly qualified licensed truck drivers in our truck driving school locations.

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