CDL Training
Commercial Drivers License School With Class A & Class B Training
Get on the Road to a New Career Faster
Choose from accelerated Class A or Class B training with hands-on instruction, flexible schedules, and support from training through testing.
Two Training Paths Within the HDS CDL Program
Class A CDL Training
Class B CDL Training With Passenger Endorsement
Class A CDL Training
Train for one of the most versatile commercial licenses available.
The Class A training path includes 160 clock hours and may be completed in approximately four weeks with a day or evening schedule or eight weeks on weekends. Completion time may vary based on student progress.
- Day: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Evening: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Class B CDL Training With Passenger Endorsement
Build commercial driving skills for careers that may keep you closer to home.
- Week One: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Week Two: No Class
- Week Three: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Week One: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Week Two: No Class
- Week Three: Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Add More Possibilities With Endorsements
Endorsements can expand the types of vehicles or cargo you may be qualified to handle.
Doubles & Triples
Tank Vehicles
Hazardous Materials
Passenger
Disclaimer: The TSA application and fingerprinting required for the Hazardous Materials endorsement involve an additional cost paid by the student.
What’s Included in Your CDL Training
Class A
Class A
- DOT/CDL physical examination
- Drug screening
- General Knowledge written test
- Air Brakes written test
- Combination Vehicles written test
- Doubles & Triples endorsement written test
- Tank Vehicles endorsement written test
- Hazardous Materials endorsement written test*
- CDL road tests
- Books and instructional materials
Class B
Class B
- DOT/CDL physical examination
- Drug screening
- Applicable CDL written tests
- Passenger endorsement preparation
- Tank Vehicles endorsement written test
- Hazardous Materials endorsement written test*
- CDL road tests
- Books and instructional materials
Which CDL Is Right for You?
Your career goals can help determine which path makes the most sense.
A Class B CDL focuses on qualifying large single vehicles and may be a strong fit for drivers interested in passenger transportation, delivery, construction, utilities, public works, and other careers that often operate closer to home.
Not sure which one fits your goals? HDS Admissions can help you compare the vehicles, schedules, endorsements, and career opportunities associated with each license.
Learn by Doing
Build your skills with real commercial equipment and experienced instructors. Students practice the skills they need behind the wheel, including vehicle inspections, backing, vehicle control, and road driving. HDS combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to help students build knowledge, comfort, and confidence as they prepare for CDL testing.
Train & Test at HDS
HDS is licensed by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division to provide third-party CDL testing, helping create a more connected path from training and preparation to applicable road testing. Testing eligibility, availability, and requirements may vary.
It was a nice experience, they give you shirts and hats for improvement which is nice. They are short of instructors so make sure you rise your hand every time they ask who wants to go out for a driving class. Hector was especially attentive to us and any questions helped me a lot.
Tara and Jessica are amazing help me every single step of the process! I was driving from Phoenix to Tucson but it was worth it! The instructors are really kind and helpful specially Hector!, I highly recommend HDS truck driving institute.
It was a great experience for me all the instructors were really helpful they all had great experiences to share with us in class I was nervous at first but by the end of the first week I already felt at home and confident in my skills even tho I was new to driving part
This place is awesome. They train the heck out of you and prepare you for taking the CDL Test that they administer on-site. They’ve worked with me on accommodating my schedule and when I was going through some tough times, they even put me up in a truck with a sleeper for as long as I needed, so I wouldn’t be on the streets. Great school. Don’t ever let anyone tell you different.
Instructors know what they’re talking about, staff is very helpful, and job placement is above and beyond. I came with a criminal history, that didn’t stop Lori or Leon. Hired within a week of graduation, over 20,000 miles my first month in I lost count of the states, and the money is phenominal.phenomenal. Loving it!
Job Placement Assistance
Your CDL Is the Beginning
Because HDS is not tied to a specific carrier, graduates can decide where they want to apply and which opportunities fit their goals.
Financial Aid
Explore Ways to Pay for CDL Training
HDS can help you explore possible CDL training grants, workforce funding, military benefits, employer assistance, payment options, and other resources that may apply.