CDL Training School Salt Lake City, Utah
Start your journey toward independence with a career in trucking. At Driving Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah, we offer hands-on training to help you earn your Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Our experienced instructors provide the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in today’s trucking industry. Learn how our Guartanteed CDL training program can help you build a stable career and get you moving towards the road to freedom!
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At Driving Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah
Getting people on the Road to Freedom is what we do best!
- Unlimited CDL Training Courses
- Open 7 Days Per Week
- Nights & Weekend Training
- Start with Just $500 Down
- Free Lifetime Job Placement
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Why Choose Driving Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah
Build a reliable future on the road with a career in commercial truck driving. This industry offers steady demand, strong earning potential, and the freedom of life on the road. At our Salt Lake City, Utah location, Driving Academy gives you the tools and support you need to succeed from day one. Our guaranteed CDL training program combines classroom instruction with real hands-on driving so you are ready for both the written exam and the road test.
We make it easy to get started and stay on track. Training is available seven days a week, including nights and weekends, so you can fit classes into your schedule. Our unlimited CDL training courses allow you to learn at your own pace until you are fully confident behind the wheel. You can begin your journey with as little as $500 down, and once you graduate, you will have access to free lifetime job placement assistance.
Get on the road to freedom with a program designed to help you succeed every step of the way.
Our Salt Lake City location is easy to find at 3232 W Directors Row, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, right in the middle of a major transportation and logistics hub. Known as the crossroads of the west, the area is home to companies like Pride Logistics and CR England, with strong access to key trucking routes.
You will also be close to well-known landmarks like the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains, making it a great place to start your driving career.
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School Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm
CDL Training Programs in Salt Lake City, Utah
Driving Academy’s program in Salt Lake 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 2-acre attached training yard, and state-of-the-art simulators, so you develop the skills you need for safe and successful driving
Training Courses in Salt Lake City
Our Salt Lake City, UT location offers varying levels of training within each CDL licensing class, including:
This comprehensive training includes:
- Unlimited 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.
Our comprehensive courses in Salt Lake City, transform beginners into skilled operators. You’ll get expert instruction through both classroom learning and extensive behind-the-wheel training. These programs are specifically designed to ensure you pass both your written permit test and the CDL road test with confidence.
If you’ve already earned your CDL permit, our specialized half-courses are perfect for you! We skip the classroom and dive straight into what matters: hands-on yard training to get you ready for the road test. Our training yard is attached directly to our school.
During this focused training, you’ll master:
Vehicle inspection
Essential driving skills
Precise parking maneuvers
Effective on-road driving techniques
About Our CDL Training School in Salt Lake City, Utah
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 Salt Lake City, UT is the 19th location. Our experienced staff is excited to help students in Utah and beyond learn the skills they need to earn their CDL.
Start Your CDL Training in Salt Lake City, Utah!
Ready to get your Commercial Driver’s License? Train with Driving Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Our modern training facility uses advanced simulators that prepare you for real driving conditions, including traffic and tough weather. You will build your knowledge in the classroom and then apply it with hands-on experience in our training yard and on the road, helping you feel fully prepared for your CDL road test.
With our guaranteed CDL training program, you get the support you need from start to finish. We offer unlimited training, flexible scheduling with classes available seven days a week, and options for nights and weekends. You can get started with as little as $500 down, and every graduate receives free lifetime job placement assistance.
Contact us today to learn more and get on the road to freedom!

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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. Please call your school location for more information.
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.
- Valid Drivers License
- Be healthy enough to pass a DOT physical
- 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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