CDS Tractor Trailer Training offers Class B CDL Training, with the option to add a Passenger Endorsement, in the state of Virginia. It allows you to drive a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of more than 26,001 pounds. Examples of a career as a professional truck driver operating a straight truck would be: Dump Truck, Large Straight Truck, Mixer Truck, Utility Truck, Tow Truck, Many, Many More! Students at CDS can also add the Passenger “P” Endorsement to their license. This would consist of an additional week of training. With a Passenger Endorsement, it allows students to also transport passengers in vehicles such as shuttle, city, motor coach or tour bus. Our course equips students with the skills required by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to obtain a Class B CDL with a Passenger Endorsement. Upon completion of truck driver training, students will be prepared to pass their Virginia Class B CDL driving exam. CDS trains in small, hands-on groups to ensure students are properly qualified. Our truck driver training course prepares students for employment as a Class B Truck Drivers. CDS also offers students one-on-one Job Placement Assistance and works closely with companies to get you hired! Please note, a Class B license does not allow you to drive a Class A vehicle, like a semi-tractor trailer. For that type of license please refer to our Class A Training.

CDS Tractor Trailer Training in Roanoke, VA offers CDL training courses at Virginia Western Community College. Attending truck driver training in Roanoke will give students an ideal learning experience to develop their driving skills in a commercial vehicle. From hands-on classroom teaching to behind-the-wheel training on the driving range and road, students gain the necessary skills to pass the CDL skills test performed by DMV and launch their truck driving career where new drivers average $50,000 their first year.

At CDS Tractor Trailer Training in Greater Richmond, students learn the basic skills necessary to operate Class A vehicles and obtain their Commercial Drivers License. CDS also offers CDL Refresher Training, the 40-Hour Class required by DMV for 3x fail, and specialized training for companies. Anyone interested in obtaining a CDL, the Richmond truck driver training program will provide them with the best possible instruction to launch their truck driving career. Student drivers begin their training in the classroom learning the basics and safety topics, then move to the behind-the-wheel training on the driving range, where low-speed turns and backing maneuvers can be practiced before moving on to street training. CDS Tractor Trailer Training in Greater Richmond is partnered with the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA). The CDS/CCWA CDL training program services the Chester Campus of Brightpoint Community College and the Goochland Campus J. Sargent Reynolds Community College.

CDS Tractor Trailer Training offers CDL training programs designed to develop a student’s driving skills to safely operate a commercial vehicle. The curriculum-based, hands-on approach to CDL training provides students with the knowledge and skillset needed to become a successful professional truck driver. These tested & proven training methods offer in-depth classroom instruction, paired with behind-the-wheel experience, to help students master the driving skills needed for a successful truck driving career.

Since 1999, CDS has been training new CDL drivers in Virginia and nearby states to start a successful trucking career. We believe that proper education is the key factor for success as a professional truck driver. At CDS Tractor Trailer Training, students train to become safety-conscious drivers in the trucking industry. During their Class A CDL Training, students will be able to utilize a balance of classroom instruction and hands-on and behind-the-wheel training, preparing them to pass both the DMV written CDL exam and skills test. Class A CDL training prepares students to land an entry-level job operating a Class A commercial motor vehicle. Class A vehicles are defined as any combination of vehicles with GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. During truck driver training, students learn the skills required by The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to earn a Virginia CDL. The CDL training program covers General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles as well as the Hazardous Materials Endorsement. Other trucking Endorsements such as Doubles/ Triples and Tanker are optional. In addition, CDS covers the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as well as many safety topics necessary to provide a student with the basic knowledge and skill set as an entry-level driver in the trucking industry.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) values the safety and responsibility of being a professional truck driver. On February 7, 2022, a new regulation entered the trucking industry to help with industry safety and training. This regulation called the ELDT Mandate, will help create uniform training for the next generation of truck drivers.

The Entry-level Driver Training Mandate, or ELDT Mandate, is a federal truck driver training curriculum that regulates the training needed to become a professional truck driver. The regulation aims to address the differing CDL training requirements in each state and help create consistent training across the country.

The ELDT Mandate curriculum sets training up in three parts: theory/classroom, behind-the-wheel (range), and road driving. For each part of training, there are no minimum hours needed if the instructor covers every topic and can properly assess that the student has learned the material.

Once the mandate goes into effect, the training for each student is broken up into three segments. The first portion of training consists of classroom and theory training. Once the student passes the first assessment, they will move onto the next portion, behind-the-wheel on the range. After the range, students are onto the final portion of training, behind-the-wheel training on the road. After the student passes the final portion of training, they are ready to take their CDL exam to get their license.

CDS Tractor Trailer Training offers CDL Refresher Courses for drivers who have been away from the industry for a while and need the training to help bridge the gap from when they stopped driving. A student must still hold their CDL in order to be accepted into the course. Refresher Training lasts 40-hours and includes a customized program based on individual driver’s needs. Most companies require 40-hours when a driver has been out of a truck or out of training for a year or more. This course will refresh your skills in shifting, backing, and other road skills.

CDS Tractor Trailer Training offers CDL training programs designed to develop a student’s driving skills to safely operate a commercial vehicle. The curriculum-based, hands-on approach to CDL training provides students with the knowledge and skillset needed to become a successful professional truck driver. These tested & proven training methods offer in-depth classroom instruction, paired with behind-the-wheel experience, to help students master the driving skills needed for a successful truck driving career.