Additional Services
A CDL School With Training Options Beyond the Standard Program
Build Skills, Expand Your CDL, or Prepare for Testing
Not every driver needs to complete a full CDL training program.
HDS is a CDL school offering focused training and testing options for current CDL holders, returning drivers, applicants preparing for testing, and employers who need additional support for their team.
Whether you want to refresh your skills, upgrade from Class B to Class A, remove a restriction, add an endorsement, or complete applicable CDL testing, HDS can help you understand what training fits your goals.
Whether you want to refresh your skills, upgrade from Class B to Class A, remove a restriction, add an endorsement, or complete applicable CDL testing, HDS can help you understand what training fits your goals.
Additional CDL Training & Testing Options
Training length and requirements vary based on your current license, experience, and goals.
Refresher Training
Rebuild your skills and confidence before returning to commercial driving or pursuing a new opportunity.
Class B to Class A Upgrade Training
Expand the types of commercial vehicles you may be qualified to operate by preparing to upgrade your Class B CDL to Class A.
Restriction Removal Training
Get targeted practice with the equipment and skills required to prepare for removal of certain CDL restrictions.
Endorsement Training
Prepare for additional qualifications that may expand the vehicles, passengers, or cargo you are eligible to transport.
Third-Party CDL Testing
Eligible applicants can complete applicable CDL skills testing at HDS.
Refresher Training
Focus your training on the areas where you need more practice.
CDL refresher training is designed for drivers who already have commercial driving experience but want additional practice before returning to work, completing an evaluation, or pursuing a new driving opportunity.
- Pre-trip vehicle inspections
- Basic vehicle control
- Backing and parking
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Shifting and transmission operation
- On-road driving
- Commercial vehicle safety
License Upgrades Upgrade From a Class B CDL to Class A
Expand your qualifications and the types of commercial vehicles you may be able to operate.
Drivers who already hold a Class B CDL may be ready to prepare for a Class A license. Upgrade training can include practice with combination vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, backing, maneuvering, road driving, and preparation for applicable CDL skills testing. Training length depends on your current license, experience, and demonstrated skills.
Prepare to Remove a CDL Restriction
A restriction can limit the equipment you are legally permitted to operate.
HDS offers targeted training for eligible CDL holders who want to prepare to remove certain restrictions from their license.
- Manual-transmission commercial vehicles
- Air-brake-equipped vehicles
- Tractor-trailer combinations
- Certain passenger vehicles
Disclaimer: Completion of training does not automatically remove a restriction. Drivers must successfully complete all applicable state testing and licensing requirements.
Endorsements
Add More Qualifications to Your CDL
Endorsements can expand the vehicles, passengers, or cargo you may be qualified to transport.
Passenger
For drivers operating qualifying passenger vehicles.
School Bus
For drivers preparing to operate qualifying school buses.
Tank Vehicles
For drivers operating qualifying tank vehicles.
Doubles & Triples
For drivers pulling qualifying double or triple trailer combinations.
Hazardous Materials
For eligible drivers transporting regulated hazardous materials.
Tank + Hazardous Materials
For qualifying tank vehicles carrying hazardous materials.
Disclaimer: The TSA application and fingerprinting required for the Hazardous Materials endorsement involve an additional cost paid by the student.
Passenger & School Bus Training
Prepare for the additional responsibilities that come with transporting passengers.
Passenger and school bus training may include:
- Passenger-vehicle inspections
- Safe loading and unloading
- Emergency procedures
- Vehicle control and maneuvering
- Railroad crossing procedures
- Student management and safety
- On-road operation
- Written and skills test preparation
Disclaimer: Passenger and school bus endorsements have different requirements, and some positions may require both.
Complete Your CDL Skills Test at HDS
HDS is an Arizona DOT/MVD-licensed third-party CDL testing provider.
Eligible applicants can complete applicable CDL skills testing at HDS, including some drivers who completed training through another approved provider.
- Class A CDL applicants
- Class B CDL applicants
- Eligible school bus applicants
- Drivers completing certain license upgrades
- Drivers seeking to remove certain restrictions
Disclaimer: A CDL skills test generally includes a vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control skills, and on-road driving. Applicants must meet all eligibility and documentation requirements before testing. HDS cannot guarantee that an applicant will pass.
CDL Training Support for Employers
Help your team build, refresh, or expand the commercial driving skills your business needs.
HDS works with employers that need training support for current or future drivers. Training may help employees:
- Refresh CDL skills
- Prepare to operate different equipment
- Pursue a Class B to Class A upgrade
- Add applicable endorsements
- Prepare to remove certain restrictions
- Build skills for specific commercial driving responsibilities
- Because employer needs vary, HDS can work with your team to understand the drivers, equipment, and training goals involved.
FAQs About Our Additional Services
Who is additional CDL training for?
Additional training may be a fit for current CDL holders, returning drivers, applicants preparing for testing, employers seeking training for team members, or drivers who want additional practice with specific commercial driving skills.
Is additional training the same as enrolling in a CDL school for a full training program?
No. Additional training provides focused support for drivers who need refresher training, testing preparation, a Class B-to-Class A upgrade, restriction removal, endorsement training, or practice with specific skills. HDS can help determine which option fits your situation.
What skills can I practice?
Training may focus on pre-trip inspections, backing and parking, coupling and uncoupling, vehicle control, shifting, road driving, safety procedures, and applicable CDL skills-test preparation.
How do I know which training option I need?
Contact HDS to discuss your current license, commercial driving experience, goals, and the skills you want to improve. Training length and content vary based on each driver’s experience and needs.
Can I upgrade from a Class B CDL to a Class A CDL?
Yes. HDS offers training for eligible Class B CDL holders who want to pursue a Class A CDL. Drivers must complete applicable training and testing requirements before the upgraded license can be issued.
Can HDS help me add an endorsement or remove a restriction?
HDS offers training for eligible drivers pursuing certain CDL endorsements or preparing to remove certain license restrictions. Available options and requirements depend on the endorsement or restriction involved.
Can employers arrange CDL training for their team members?
Yes. Employers can contact HDS to discuss training for employees who need to refresh their skills, prepare to operate different equipment, pursue an upgrade, or prepare for specific driving responsibilities.
Does HDS offer third-party CDL testing?
Yes. HDS is an Arizona DOT/MVD-licensed third-party CDL testing provider. Testing may be available for eligible Class A, Class B, and school bus applicants, including some drivers who completed their CDL training through another approved provider.
Ready to Build on the CDL Skills You Already Have?
Whether you want to refresh your skills, expand your license, prepare for testing, or train your team, HDS offers the support of an experienced CDL school with training focused on your specific goals.