Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training is the first step on your way to a fulfilling new career. A CDL license shows that the driver has met the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to operate a vehicle of that specific class rating. Because the CDL license itself is actually issued by the state in which the driver maintains his license and resides, the individual states also have their own requirements. However, getting your training for your license is only the first step in the process of becoming a commercial truck driver. Most companies require some kind of previous experience or some kind of formal training by a state-licensed school in lieu of that experience. Truck Driving Schools, such as Apex CDL, will teach you everything you need to know to get your Class A CDL license through our 4-week training program.