Prepare to enter the truck driving profession as an entry-level local, regional, or over-the-road driver.
Tuition$4,999.99 + taxManual transmission +$250.00
Separate fees: The following fees are not included in tuition unless added at the time of enrollment.
- DOT Physical: $100
- DOT Drug Screen: $55
- Clearinghouse Inquiry: $51.25
- Knowledge Test: $35 per attempt
- Permit Issuance Fee: $40
- Motor Vehicle Record: $15
- CDL Test Fee: $175 per attempt
Upcoming Class A start dates: October 27, 2026 (2 spots on waiting list), December 1, 2026 (6 spots available), and January 5, 2027 (6 spots available).
What’s included
- Automatic transmission training, or manual training for an additional $250
- Pre-trip inspections
- Backing and maneuvering
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Chaining class
- Road driving with instructors
- State test preparation
- Career advice and job referrals
Before you start
- Valid Washington State driver’s license
- DOT physical exam
- Commercial Learner’s Permit
- State motor vehicle record
- Age 18+, or 21+ for interstate driving
- High school diploma, GED, or ability-to-benefit test
We only accept 4–6 students per Class A class. Maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.