Business Details
27 Years
experience
Truck Driver Training in Virginia
CDS Tractor Trailer Training has been training professional truck drivers for over 25 years, delivering comprehensive CDL programs across Virginia. Our experienced instructors, each with extensive industry backgrounds, provide hands-on training using late-model equipment with both automatic and manual transmissions. We offer classroom instruction, driving range skills development, and street driving experience to prepare students for the CDL permit and skills tests. Our graduates receive career assistance through on-site recruiter visits from local, regional, and national trucking companies, with many securing multiple job offers before graduation. We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized instruction and a balanced student-to-instructor ratio.Our curriculum includes a patented step-by-step training process utilizing truck driving simulators for safe skill development. With flexible full-time and part-time schedules, we accommodate students seeking entry-level positions or career advancement in the trucking industry. Our training centers in Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Roanoke serve Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland markets. We maintain partnerships with major carriers who actively seek our graduates for employment. Our facility includes 10-speed transmissions and 48-53 foot trailers to mirror real-world industry standards.
Services
Class A CDL Training
Class B CDL Training
CDL Refresher Course
Company Training
Job Placement Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized CDL training experience
- Our graduates receive personalized job placement assistance
- We maintain a balanced student to instructor ratio for quality training
- Our curriculum includes patented truck driving simulation technology
- We provide hands-on training with industry-standard 10-speed transmissions
What people say
Instructors were very friendly
Never give up on you
Immediately felt welcomed
Work with you from day 1
Multiple job offers before graduation
Services
Class A CDL Training
Our 160-hour Class A CDL training program prepares students for over-the-road and local truck driving careers. The 20-day course includes classroom instruction, driving range practice, and street driving experience. Students learn to operate commercial vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions using industry-standard 10-speed transmissions and 48-53 foot trailers.
Class B CDL Training
The 120-hour Class B CDL program trains drivers for straight trucks and passenger buses. This 15-day course at our Fredericksburg location includes specialized training for passenger endorsement qualifications. Graduates qualify for local delivery jobs and bus driving positions with additional week-long passenger vehicle training.
CDL Refresher Course
Our 40-hour refresher program updates experienced drivers' skills for those returning to the industry. The course requires a valid Class A license and focuses on modern driving techniques. Designed for CDL holders within three years of previous licensure, it includes hands-on training with current equipment standards.
Company Training
Customized training solutions for trucking companies with specific operational requirements. Our DMV-licensed instructors provide on-site or facility-based training tailored to company vehicle specifications. Programs accommodate fleet-specific protocols and equipment configurations for private company needs.
Job Placement Assistance
Comprehensive employment support connecting graduates with local, regional, and national carriers. Our placement team facilitates on-site recruiter visits and job fair opportunities. Most students receive multiple job offers before graduation with average starting salaries exceeding $60,000 annually through our industry partnerships.
Questions
What CDL training programs do you offer?
We offer Class A CDL, Class B CDL, CDL refresher courses, and customized company training programs at our Virginia locations.
How long does CDL training take?
Class A training takes 20 days (160 hours), Class B requires 15 days (120 hours), and refresher courses last 5 days (40 hours).
Do you help with job placement after graduation?
Yes, we provide job placement assistance through on-site recruiter visits and partnerships with local, regional, and national trucking companies.
What payment options are available?
We accept Fast Forward Grants, WIOA funding, GI Bill benefits, private loans, and direct payment options for our CDL training programs.
Where are your training centers located?
We have training centers in Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Roanoke, Virginia, serving students from DC and Maryland as well.
Do you offer part-time training options?
Yes, we provide part-time weekend classes in addition to our full-time weekday training schedules at all locations.
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Reviews (4)
Candace Shelton
Mar 27, 2022
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The customer service is disrespectful and disgustingly RUDE. We were told 5 different things by the same person. Did an interview for intake was told a start date and never got a call back for weeks, we called to check on the start date and now they say it's pushed to May when we were told it was March because we were already waiting since November. I'm truly disappointed because the social media posts seemed seamless and the first time we talked to the school it seemed legit.
The lady we spoke with today was so nasty and shouldn't be working with anyone but a therapist! We've reached out for management to call back and never have received a callback. I'm beginning to think it's a race issue.
The lady we spoke with today was so nasty and shouldn't be working with anyone but a therapist! We've reached out for management to call back and never have received a callback. I'm beginning to think it's a race issue.
Virginia Homes
Feb 17, 2022
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Great instructors and very patient with students. They will take the time to teach you. Best school ever, Tim, Mike, and Matt are the best. Tim will teach you the pretrip best way and you won't forget it.this is the school you shouldn't miss out on
Corey Coleman
Feb 11, 2022
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CDS is an awesome school! Every single instructor is absolutely amazing. They are BEYOND experienced, knowledgeable and super kind to everyone. As long as you show up and give effort toward learning, building and improving skills, they will help you and walk with you through everything til the very end. I loved my experience with CDS, and I passed all parts of my CDL test with no issues! Call and set up a meeting to get signed up ASAP!
Buffer Zone
Feb 10, 2022
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The best school for CDL training in Virginia. They helped me get my class A CDL. I'm truly grateful for the instructors who are very kind and helpful!
