Taylor Made Truck Driving School
At Taylor Made TDS, Inc., they offer top-tier driver education with expert instructors and all equipment featuring manual transmission and airbrakes, ensuring no restrictions on your license. The comprehensive curriculum blends classroom lessons with hands-on driving, covering everything from basic maneuvers to *hazardous materials. Receive personalized attention to master essential skills and safety protocols.
Taylor Made TDS stands out from competitors, striving to be the best in every aspect of student training from enrollment, through getting the medical certification and permit, getting students trained and confident on the road, coordinating skills tests, and landing a job! Taylor Made TDS coordinates the entire process so students can focus on learning.
Taylor Made TDS is the school of choice for local businesses and government agencies. The entire staff wants students to succeed and are here to help. They have a combined 250+ years of experience driving trucks.
Taylor Made TDS is focused on teaching the next generation of truckers.
*HazMat is an additional course.
The Class A CDL Training Course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the transportation industry. This course meets the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements outlined in Part 380 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Training Breakdown:
- Classroom Training: 40 hours at our Burlington, WA location.
- Behind-the-Wheel Training: Flexible scheduling at either our Burlington or Ferndale, WA locations.
Course Requirements:
- Class A CDL: Necessary for operating vehicles with trailers over 10,001 lbs. and a combined vehicle weight of 26,001+ lbs., including truck/trailer combos, tractor-trailers, and tankers.
Educational Components:
- Classroom Instruction: 40 hours, including a 30-minute session on Truckers Against Trafficking.
- Street Driving: 18 hours of behind-the-wheel street driving.
- Backing Maneuvers: 16 hours of backing maneuver training.
- Proficiency Training: 16 hours to develop driving skills.
- Observation: 70 hours of observing experienced drivers.
- Total Training Time: 160 hours, as per WAC 308-100-033 regulations.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, students must pass a final skills test conducted by a State Examiner or an Authorized Third Party Examiner. After passing the skills test, students can apply for their Class A Commercial Driver License at a Washington State Department of Licensing Office.
Locations:
- Burlington, WA (Theory and Behind-the-Wheel)
- Ferndale, WA (Behind-the-Wheel)
650 N. Burlington Blvd.
Burlington,
