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Class A CDL Training
Earn your Class A CDL in 4 weeks with small classes and plenty of hands-on time behind the wheel. New classes start the first Monday of every month in Albany, Oregon.
CLASS A CDL PROGRAM
The License That Opens the Most Doors
A Class A CDL lets you drive tractor-trailers and other combination vehicles. It's the license most long-haul, regional and local freight jobs require. Our program takes you from permit to test day in 4 weeks, and weekend options are available if you need them.
HOW TRAINING WORKS
Learn It, Then Drive It
Your training is split between the classroom and the driver's seat, so you show up to test day prepared and confident.
Classroom Instruction
Everything you need to pass the written portion of the Class A CDL exam, taught by instructors who've spent their careers driving.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Practice on our property, local Oregon roads, highways and Interstate 5. Seat time is the most important part of becoming a safe, confident driver.
4 Weeks to CDL-Ready
New classes start the first Monday of every month. Most students are CDL-ready in 4 weeks, and weekend options are available if you need them.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Course Units Covered
Our curriculum covers what you need for the CDL exam, plus the real-world skills that keep you safe and employed.
UNIT 1
Basic Operation
Get comfortable with the truck's controls, onboard systems and technology, and the basic maneuvers you'll use every day.
UNIT 2
Safe Operating Practices
Stay aware of your surroundings, prepare for changing road conditions, and stay a step ahead of problems to prevent avoidable accidents.
UNIT 3
Advanced Operating Practices
Handle extreme, unusual and stressful driving situations, and know how to react and keep a cool head in an emergency.
UNIT 4
Vehicle Systems & Malfunctions
Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot your truck's systems, and accurately report problems found during inspections or on a trip.
UNIT 5
Non-Vehicle Activities
Cargo securement, documentation, trip planning, and staying healthy and safe on the road.
PLUS
Beyond the Basics
Extended time on the road, plus real-world coaching on life as a driver, including nutrition and exercise.
TUITION & FEES
What Class A Training Costs
Here's the full cost to earn your Class A CDL: what's paid to NWTA, plus the DMV, testing and physical exam fees you'll pay along the way. Tuition and financing options are available for qualified applicants.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Paid to NW Trucking Academy | |
| Registration fee | $125.00 |
| Tuition | $5,625.00 |
| Books & supplies | $50.00 |
| Total paid to NWTA | $5,800.00 |
| DMV, testing & physical fees | |
| Knowledge test | $10.00 |
| Air brake test | $10.00 |
| Combination test | $10.00 |
| CDL driver permit | $40.00 |
| DMV third-party tester fee | $40.00 |
| Third-party tester | $300.00 |
| CDL issuance | $160.00 |
| DOT physical | $130.00 |
| Total DMV, testing & physical fees | $700.00 |
| Total tuition & fees | $6,500.00 |
DMV, testing and physical exam fees are paid directly to the DMV, the third-party tester and your medical provider, and may change. Physical exam rates vary by provider.
AFTER GRADUATION
Job Placement Assistance
Our help doesn't stop at test day. We work with trucking companies in Albany, across Oregon and nationwide to match graduates with the jobs they're hiring for. Some students even train for a specific employer's needs, like tanker work.
We'll also help you put together a strong resume and prepare for interviews. We can't guarantee you'll be hired, and landing the job is ultimately up to you, but you won't be doing it alone.
