Start Your Commercial Trucking Career with AGI Driving Academy
Our Class A CDL classes equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in the trucking industry.
Four Steps to Getting a CDL Career Started
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How to Obtain a Class A CDL
To obtain a Class A CDL, there are specific requirements. You must first ensure you meet the age (18+ for intrastate, 21+ for interstate) and pass a DOT physical and drug test. Next, start your CDL Class A training course and then pass the written tests for a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) which includes General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles. After obtaining your CLP, you can start your Behind-the-Wheel training. Once your instructor determines you're ready, you will take a road skills test consisting of a pre-trip inspection, basic controls, and road driving. Pass and obtain your CDL. The final test can be taken at any approved testing site or through a third-party examiner.
Class A CDL Training
Financial Aid Options
You can afford to go to truck driving school, and the cost is reasonable. The ROI (Return On Investment) on the cost of training needed to get a Class A CDL, ranks the highest among jobs that can earn over $100,000. #1! Paying for truck driving school with AGI's tuition assistance can be easier than you think. The tuition each lender offer varies by student, typically based on credit score, but most students will qualify anywhere from 50-100% of your tuition financed. We have multiple options to assist you. Let us help you determine which method (or combination of methods) is right for you.
TRUCK DRIVER SALARY & BENEFITS
Average Starting Salary
$51,224
National Average Salary
$96,606
Average Weekly Salary
$1,768
It’s one of the most important factors when considering a new career, Money! Class A CDL driver salaries are ranked in the top 5 highest paying jobs for people without a college degree and has been in the top 3! With the current shortage of CDL driver's across the country, so job security is also ranked among the best and driver demand is at an all-time high. With an average annual salary of $96,606, you can expect to earn up to $1,768 per week.
In addition to an career in high demand with annual income that continues to go up, this career path comes with some unique benefits that give you that "Living the Dream" feeling; like being your own boss and making your own schedule. You get to enjoy the freedom of the open road, work independently and see the country. Here are a few of more benefits that most Americans don't have:
