From your first day in the classroom to your final road test — here's exactly what your transformation looks like, day by day.
From permit to guaranteed interview — the real 3–4 week, 160-hour path. Every step, visible at once.
Classroom instruction and CLP written-exam prep so you pass your Commercial Learner's Permit test and unlock hands-on training.
Pre-trip inspection, backing, parking, and real road time at our Zion training yard — building the skills examiners look for.
Final skills test and road test — the same structure as your state CDL-A exam.
Graduate, and Run Direct guarantees you an interview — start driving your own Freightliner Cascadia with our 60+ truck fleet.
Every hour is building toward one thing: you, behind the wheel, on your own route.
Every student moves through the same core structure. Exact daily schedules can flex around your availability, but the training components stay consistent.
Behind-the-wheel driving instruction, one-on-one with an instructor.
Skills & range training at our Zion yard — backing, parking, and pre-trip inspection drills.
Observation time riding along and learning from real driving scenarios.
Classroom instruction, pre-trip inspection prep, and exam-readiness review.
Days generally open with a classroom or safety briefing, move into hands-on range or road time, and close with a debrief on what to work on next. Because scheduling is flexible, exact day-to-day timing is built around your availability — ask your enrollment coordinator for the current week's schedule.
Basic English is enough to enroll. Instructors reinforce the exact vocabulary and phrases used on the CDL exam so non-native speakers walk in prepared and confident.
Check age, license, and DOT physical requirements before enrolling.
See RequirementsSee the current cohort schedule and program length details.
See ScheduleSeats are limited each session. Call now or apply to lock in your start date.
We'll walk you through documents needed, scheduling options, and what your first week looks like.
No obligation — we'll answer your questions first.