CDL Training School Rigby, Idaho

Are you looking for a rewarding career in truck driving? Start your path to a job on the open road at Driving Academy in Rigby, Idaho. We offer comprehensive Class A and Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) training courses taught by experienced and certified instructors. Learn more about our CDL training school and how it can help you start your journey toward this in-demand career.

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Why Choose Driving Academy in Rigby, Idaho?

Commercial truck driving offers a great job outlook, with flexible schedules, independence, and other benefits that make it an appealing career option. With CDL training in Rigby, Idaho, future truck drivers will learn the tools of the trade. Our comprehensive program features 100 hours of classroom learning and hands-on training, preparing you to pass the written and in-person road tests.

We also offer flexible schedules, with classes available seven days a week. It’s easy for you to fit your education around your family and work obligations. Plus, we make your education affordable, with payment plans starting as low as $500 down. We also offer lifetime job placement assistance to all our graduates, so you won’t have to worry about finding a job.

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Driving Academy – Rigby, ID

153 N 3850 E

Rigby, ID 83442

208-806-4550

School Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sunday: Closed/By appointment only

CDL Training Programs in Rigby, Idaho

Driving Academy’s program in Rigby, ID, offers programs for three CDL license classifications, including:

  • Class A: This is the most popular license. It allows you to drive vehicles over 26,000 pounds with trailers over 10,000 pounds.
  • Class B: This is the license for box trucks and delivery trucks. It allows you to drive commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds with trailers under 10,000 pounds.
  • Class B+P: This is a passenger-endorsed license. You can operate any Class B vehicle that can transport 16 or more passengers, such as school, city, or tour buses.

Whichever program you choose, you’ll receive opportunities to gain practical experience. Our experienced instructors combine classroom learning, hands-on practice in our 5-acre training yard, and state-of-the-art simulators, so you develop the skills you need for safe and successful driving.

Training Courses in Rigby, Idaho

Our Rigby location offers varying levels of training within each CDL licensing class, including:

Guaranteed Training

This comprehensive training includes:

  • Guaranteed CDL training courses: This option provides students with over 100 hours of training and classroom instruction, and multiple chances to pass the CDL tests.
  • Classroom courses: These courses prepare students for the CDL permit written test.
  • Yard and road training: This training prepares students for their CDL road test.
  • Experienced instructors: They offer full and knowledgeable support.
  • Vehicle rentals: Students get to practice with one of our vehicles and get unlimited road test attempts.
CDL Full Courses

Our full courses in Rigby, ID, help turn beginners into skilled operators through classroom learning and behind-the-wheel training. These courses are designed to help students pass the written permit test and CDL road test.

CDL Half Courses

If you’ve already earned your CDL permit, our half-courses are the ideal option. Instead of focusing on classroom instruction, our instructors focus solely on passing the road test through yard training. During your yard training, you’ll learn the following:

  • Inspection training
  • Basic skills
  • Parking maneuvers
  • Proper road driving techniques

About Our CDL Training School in Rigby, Idaho

CDL Driving Academy in Rigby, Idaho

Our story begins with the founder of Driving Academy, Jonathan. His goal was to provide quality CDL training programs to his area, so students could work toward a flexible and rewarding career. His collaboration with a team of associates became Driving Academy. This one location spread across the United States, quickly adding multiple locations.

Our CDL school in Rigby, Idaho, is the eighth location. Our experienced staff is excited to help students in Idaho and beyond learn the skills they need to earn their CDL.

Our Instructors in Rigby, Idaho

With over 60 years of combined experience, Levi Stowell, Jared Hatfield, and Jade Winterbottom are ready to help you get on the Road to Freedom. At Driving Academy, our students work with highly qualified and knowledgeable instructors from diverse backgrounds. Meet the instructors leading our CDL training programs in Rigby, ID:

Levi Stowell

Born and raised in Rigby, Idaho, Levi is the local boy who worked long hours at George and Jesse’s Les Schwab Tire store during high school. During his time there, he learned about semi tires, tractor tires, and how to service semis and tractors. After he finished high school, Levi served two years as a missionary in Zimbabwe, Africa, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Upon his return, he became a General Manager at Ron’s Tire Factory in Rigby. At Ron’s he furthered his mechanical knowledge and training for vehicles, trucks, and tires.

Levi has been in the trucking industry for 20 years and has owned a successful trucking business for over 15. Despite the economic difficulties, he has found a way to make trucking profitable. He has a Class A CDL license, and the following endorsements:

  • Doubles and triples,Tankers, Hazmat, Reefer, Flatbed, Belly Bumps and Side Bumps

Levi is known for training new drivers as they enter their driving careers and helping students earn their Class A CDL and other certifications. Levi has been in most of the 48 contiguous states, delivering food items, construction items, and produce. He has also spent much of the last 10 years hauling liquid road oil across the country. Levi now trains drivers to haul oil across the country in any weather condition as well as serving as our main mechanic.

Levi Driving Academy Owner Rigby

Jared Hatfield owner Rigby Driving Academy

Jared Hatfield

Jared started working in the trucking industry at 18, serving as a lube tech at a local diesel shop. Eventually, he worked his way up the ranks to become a Master Tech at International Dealerships. He earned his technician certification to perform all repairs. He eventually moved into construction, where he earned 15 years of experience driving dump trucks, transports, belly dumps, side dumps, and other equipment.

In his late 30s, Jared started trucking, operating heavy-duty semi-trucks hauling water and gas in tanker trailers. He has also operated reefer, dry van, flatbed trailers, and oil tanker trailers. For the last four years, he has managed the daily operations, maintenance, dispatch, and driver training for a local company’s semi-trucks. He trains drivers in the following:

  • Loading and unloading, Pre-trips and Post-trips

Jade Winterbottom

Jade trained in the Naval Supply System for the United States Navy and was deployed in the Persian Gulf War. After four years of service to our country, he was honorably discharged. With his experience in the Navy, he learned how to manage and operate supplies. Jade has managed Pacific Northwest’s operations and logistics and received a certificate as an OSHA trainer.

Jade has over 25 years of experience in training and operating all types of equipment, including forklifts and commercial trucks. For the last five years, he has maintained his Class A CDL license and has operated heavy-duty trucks with double trailers and reefer trailers across the country. 

 

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Start Your CDL Training in Rigby, Idaho, Today

If you’re ready to hit the road on the path toward earning your CDL, enroll at Driving Academy in Rigby, Idaho. Our CDL training facility features state-of-the-art training technology, including advanced simulators that replicate various weather and traffic conditions. We combine classroom instruction with direct training in our five-acre practice yard and nearby Route 20 to help you prepare for your CDL road test. Contact us today to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You must be at least 18 years old with a VALID Drivers License. You must be 21 or older if you want to travel outside of your home state for work.

You must get a DOT physical completed at a DOT Certified Doctor. If you can visit our doctor in New Jersey, he can perform the physical for $100. Give us a call for more details at 908.525.3609

No you do not! We have many types of CDL courses available at Driving Academy. We have CDL half courses available for people who already have their permit. This course will get you ready to pass the CDL road test.

You ONLY need 3 things in order to get your CDL.

  1. Valid Drivers License
  2. Be healthy enough to pass a DOT physical
  3. Have a Social Security Number

The CDL road test can only be done in English. This means you will have to understand verbal directions in English to take the test. However, the written tests can be done in Spanish or English. Driving Academy has instructors that can speak Spanish and help you get ready for the CDL road test!

Yes, as long as your driver’s license is still valid you can get a CDL. When you sign up with our CDL school, we will even help you find a job with our lifetime Job Placement Program!

Yes, you can do a CDL road test in a truck that features an automatic transmission! However, you will have an automatic restriction on your CDL license if you do.

Driving Academy offers BOTH types of transmission options. Our students pick whether they want a truck with an automatic or manual transmission.

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Rigby, ID

153 N 3850 E
Rigby, ID 83442
208-806-4550