How to Start a Truck Driving School Franchise
Want to own a Driving Academy franchise? At Driving Academy, we use an impactful training method with our highly organized business model. We’ve already helped over 100,000 individuals earn a CDL license and pursue their career goals, and we hope to help 1 million people get on the road to freedom. It’s time for you to join our mission of starting a truck driving school.
Nationwide CDL School Franchise Opportunities Available Now
There is a perfect storm happening in the trucking industry. The main three indicators that you’re getting in at the right time to start a truck driving school franchise are:
Massive CDL Driver Shortages
The massive driver shortage makes it super simple for our students to find work after graduating.
This also makes it easier to recruit students and convince them to sign up for your school. This, in turn, helps create a booming business.
Huge Income and Benefits Increase
The huge increase in driver pay and benefits is amazing because it helps our students change their lives and get on their road to freedom.
We have countless stories of students who have doubled their income just by graduating from Driving Academy – but don’t just take our word for it.
Hear first-hand testimonials that will help you realize you are making a huge difference in your future students’ lives, as well as your own.
Law Changes Requiring Certified Training
Laws are changing to help the trucking industry. There is a law that went into effect on February 7, 2022, that requires anyone interested in getting a CDL to go to a certified training provider. The law was issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
This new truck driving school requirement increases the demand for truck driving schools. Potential drivers will need to find a school like yours to get their CDL training.
Let Driving Academy Show You How to Start a Truck Driving School
Located in Linden, NJ, Driving Academy is the first CDL training school franchise opportunity in the United States. With our systemized approach to business, our locations have taken over a majority of the local market share. With our proprietary business model, we will show you how we have created a successful business that changes thousands of lives per year. Once you join our team you will be in great hands. We are always creating the best possible over all experience for our students and franchises. We will continue to be at the forefront of the industry and you will be along for the great ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few of the frequently asked questions we receive concerning how to open a CDL school franchise:
How do I start the process of applying for a Driving Academy franchise?
Fill out the form on this page, and you will get a call from our franchise advisor team. We will be able to answer your questions in more detail, and then see if you qualify to be a franchisee with our company. To see if you qualify, please see the other FAQs below.
How much will a Driving Academy franchise cost me?
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Driving Academy franchise ranges from $224,200 to $557,300. This includes an initial franchise fee of $50,000 that must be paid to the franchisor. The total investment amount depends on how big the space is and how many trucks you would like to start with.
How much money will I make?
Your franchise’s profitability depends on many factors, including:
- Operating and occupancy costs
- Financing terms
- Having a well-defined business plan for the franchise, which you will learn at Driving Academy
Do I need to have a CDL to own a Driving Academy school?
No, you don’t have to have a CDL to own a Driving Academy, but you will have to hire someone with a CDL to be your head instructor.
Can I own a CDL training school if I already have a trucking company?
Yes, you can own a Driving Academy if you own a trucking company. It might even be cheaper for you to open a Driving Academy franchise since you will already have a yard location, trucks, and a team that you trust.
It will even help you find more drivers for your current company.
Is training provided to prospective applicants? How long is the training?
We require all franchisees to complete our training program before being allowed to open a Driving Academy.
Generally, the training will be a mix of at-home online training and two weeks of in-person training at our franchise headquarters.
Can I open a CDL training school in my area?
The availability of Driving Academy CDL school locations in specific areas will be discussed during your initial interview.
Driving Academy cannot predict which CDL school locations will be available, as we operate on a first-come, first-served basis when it comes to territories. Currently, we have locations in in Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, and Oregon.
Disclaimer: This website and the franchise sales information on this site do not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. The communications on this website are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.
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