Taylor Made Truck Driving School
Ferndale, WA

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 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.

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)