New Jersey CDL School
- MULTIPLE NJ SCHOOL LOCATIONS
- AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLANS
- HIGH QUALITY CDL TRAINING
- LIFETIME JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
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Guaranteed CDL Programs Available
You will 100% walk away with a CDL.
Driving Academy CDL Schools In NJ
No matter where you are starting from, we want to help you find the best New Jersey CDL school location that makes the most sense for your commute and training goals. Most students prefer to go to the closest location to home. That’s why we’ve got the whole Garden State Parkway covered with 5 nearby truck driving schools, each one following our proven training program that has helped over 15,000 students in NJ get their CDL license.
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Looking for CDL Training in New Jersey?
If you are looking for a New Jersey CDL school, we make it easier to find the training location, schedule, and support that fit your needs. At Driving Academy, we offer CDL training across New Jersey for students wanting Class A, Class B, and Class B+P licenses. Whether you are starting from zero, already have your permit or exploring the best training path for your goals, our team is here to help you take the next step.
A Class A CDL allows you to drive any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds. This CDL is for those looking to drive traditional tractor-trailers.
A Class B CDL is required to operate a single vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more or tow a vehicle not heavier than 10,000 pounds. This CDL is for those who want to drive box trucks and delivery vehicles.
A Class B + P CDL allows you to drive large passenger buses (26,000 pounds or more and carrying 16 or more passengers) and any other Class B vehicles.
We also offers School Bus Driver Training and CDL refresher courses designed for current CDL holders to brush up on their skills and stay up-to-date on training.
Why Students Choose Our New Jersey CDL School
Students searching for a CDL training school in NJ have many choices. But if they want the best school for truckers, Driving Academy stands out from the rest for these reason and more!
Quality CDL Education
Our FMCSA approved CDL training courses are run by some of the best instructors in the industry. With a focus on professional experience, along with advanced teaching methods, we carefully select our instructors.
Affordable Payment Plans
At Driving Academy, we believe following your dreams should be a reality for everyone. That’s why we offer affordable payment plans for students looking to get a low cost CDL license in Jersey that start at just $500 down.
Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
We love seeing our students flourish at Driving Academy. We offer lifetime job placement assistance for graduates who have completed all the necessary training. This means we help you find a job until the day you die!
CDL Training on Your Schedule
Most of our students have busy lives with numerous responsibilities demanding their attention. To help them out, we offer flexible training schedules available every day of the week (plus day and night training sessions), allowing students to select the days and times that work best for them.
Third-Party CDL Road Testing Site
Driving Academy is one of the few locations in the country and only one in New Jersey that is both a truck driving school and has a third-party testing site. Students can take the CDL road test on the same type of equipment they train with and are administered by supportive examiners.
CDL Training For Veterans
Driving Academy has a tremendous amount of respect for our troops. That’s why we’re honored to offer VA approved CDL training for veterans. This program for service members allows vets to use their GI Bill™ benefits to pay for truck driving school at no cost for those who qualify. It also adds a stipend so you get paid for CDL training.Truck Drivers In New Jersey
If you are looking for a career path with steady demand, strong statewide employment, and ongoing job openings, CDL training makes a lot of sense as a next step.
Truck driving continues to be a major occupation in New Jersey, with around 100,580 drivers employed statewide and an average annual wage of $82,000 for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers . New Jersey is also projected to add 5,185 jobs in this occupation from 2023 to 2032, with about 2,570 new truck driver job openings every year on average as truckers retire.
In fact, across the various major job boards there are around 3,200 – 5,200 CDL jobs available in New Jersey. Specifically the New Jersey career site currently shows 1,222 open jobs for this occupation.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Includes Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Light Truck Drivers, Bus Drivers, and School Bus Drivers
New Jersey CDL Requirements
- Have a valid NJ driver’s license (Class D)
- Be at least 18 years old (21 for out of state)
- Be healthy enough to pass a DOT Physical
- Be a USA citizen or have residential immigrant status (Green Card)
- Enroll in a NJMVC licensed CDL school
FAQ: Getting A NJ CDL License
The total cost depends on MVC fees, your DOT physical, and CDL school tuition. New Jersey MVC charges an Examination Test Receipt fee ($125) and the CDL license fee ($42 for 4 years), plus small endorsement fees if you add any. On top of that, most people need to pay to get their DOT physical.
The biggest cost of getting a CDL license in NJ is the school tuition cost. Because you will need to go to a real FMCSA approved school, CDL training, programs in New Jersey typically cost between $3,000 and $5,600. The price of truck driver training in Jersey can vary based on hours, yard time and what’s included (ELDT, test prep, vehicle rentals and 3rd party testing testing availability).
At Driving Academy we make CDL training affordable for all with our low price payment plans.
In New Jersey, the fastest you can get a CDL is 14 days. This is because there is a 14-day waiting rule after you get your commercial driver's permit before you can take the skills test.
Of course you will need to also complete your ELDT training at an approved CDL school like Driving Academy. We can help local residents complete their training in as little as 2 weeks. However this only works if you book appointments early and train full time.
Most students at our New Jersey CDL schools finish the full process in around 4 - 6 weeks.
That said, if you're not in a rush to get your CDL, with Driving Academy's flexible schedules, if you want to you can take as much as year before your CLP expires.
You generally need a valid NJ driver’s license, the required ID documents for NJ MVC, and to complete these CDL steps in order:
- Schedule to take the CDL permit exams and get the Examination Test Receipt
- Get the DOT Physical
- Pass the CDL knowledge tests at a local NJMVC location
- Receive your CLP
- Complete ELDT training at an FMCSA approved CDL school in NJ
- Theory training
- Behind-the-Wheel training
- Pass the skills test (pre-trip, backing, and road test)
It’s not “hard” if you train the right way, but many people fail because they under-practice pre-trip inspection and backing maneuvers, not because they can’t drive a large vehicle.
That's why Driving Academy offers guaranteed CDL training programs so there's no fear of failure. With these courses offered by our NJ CDL schools, you get to take the CDL test as many times as it takes to pass.
No. Failing usually means you need more targeted practice and then retest after NJ’s waiting period. This is why many students prefer the guaranteed package that provides unlimited test.
Class A opens the most doors because it covers combination vehicles (tractor + trailer). Class B can still be a strong choice for straight trucks and certain local roles, but it’s more limited. If you’re switching careers and want the widest hiring market, Class A is usually the safer pick.
Yes，if you choose a program with a schedule built for working adults. Many students need weekend and evening classes so they can train without quitting their job.
Driving Academy offers weekend/night options, which is why a lot of career changers can stay employed while moving through CDL training.
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