Taylor Made Truck Driving School
Burlington, WA
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)
The Class B to Class A CDL Upgrade Course is designed to provide students with the additional skills and education needed to advance to a Class A Commercial Driver License. This course meets the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements outlined in Part 380 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Training Breakdown:
- Classroom Training: *Not required.
- 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:
- 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: 30 hours of observing experienced drivers.
- Total Training Time: 80 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 to add the Class A endorsement to their current Class B Commercial Driver License.
The Hazmat Endorsement Course is designed for those who wish to add the hazardous materials endorsement to their Commercial Driver License. This course meets the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements outlined in Part 380 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and complies with Washington State requirements as per WAC 308-100-033.
Training Breakdown:
- Classroom Training: 16 hours of classroom education at our Burlington, WA location.
Course Requirements:
- Hazmat Endorsement: Necessary for transporting hazardous materials.
Educational Components:
- Classroom Instruction: 16 hours covering all necessary knowledge for the hazardous materials endorsement.
Certification:
Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the hazardous materials endorsement knowledge test at a Washington State Department of Licensing office.
The Custom 1:1 CDL Training Courses are personalized to meet the unique needs and goals of each student. Whether you’re looking to enhance specific skills, prepare for a particular job requirement, gain confidence in a certain area, or prefer to take one of the offered courses in an individual setting, the one-on-one training provides focused, individualized instruction.
Training Breakdown:
- Personalized Instruction: Flexible scheduling and tailored training plans based on your specific requirements.
Course Options:
- Skill Enhancement: Improve specific skills such as backing, cornering, or handling different types of loads.
- Job-Specific Training: Tailored preparation for unique job requirements.
- Confidence Building: Focus on areas where you need more practice or confidence.
- Advanced Techniques: Learn advanced driving techniques and best practices from experienced instructors.
650 N. Burlington Blvd.
Burlington,
