CDL Training School in Portland, Oregon
Truck drivers and large-scale vehicle operators play significant roles in our society. These professions require specific training to ensure drivers can safely maneuver and handle such equipment. Driving Academy is committed to providing aspiring truck drivers with the education and skills they need to pursue this rewarding career path. Our driving school in Troutdale, Oregon, serving the greater Portland, Oregon, area, offers Class A CDL and Class B CDL training programs led by instructors with extensive on-the-job experience. Take the first step toward the road to freedom with training at Driving Academy’s CDL school in Portland, OR.
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Why Choose Driving Academy in Portland, OR?
A career on the open road is very appealing to many, with the opportunity to travel to a variety of places that professionals in most other lines of work don’t experience.
Many people wish to become truck drivers for the benefits, such as career advancement opportunities, competitive pay, flexible schedules, independence, and more.
Portland, OR, is a major import and export city, making it an ideal location for a CDL training school. Our school is close to Troutdale Airport and major players in the shipping business, including Amazon, FedEx Ground, and Swift Transportation.
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Driving Academy & Training Yard – Portland
530 NW Graham Rd.
Troutdale, OR 97060
503-354-1067
School Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
CDL Training Programs in Portland, OR
The Portland, OR, branch offers training programs for Class A CDLs and Class B CDLs. The Class A CDL program trains students to operate vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds with trailers weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Students in the Class B CDL program will learn how to drive vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds with trailers weighing less than 10,000 pounds. Those who earn a Class A CDL can also operate Class B vehicles.
Students enrolled in either program will learn the tools of the trade through traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training at the three-acre training yard attached to the school. Additionally, students will gain experience operating vehicles on roads near the school, including I-84, Highway 26, Marine Drive, Airport Way, and I-205, to ensure they are fully prepared to pass the CDL road test.
Training Courses Available at Driving Academy in Portland, OR
Driving Academy’s Portland, OR, CDL training school offers various training courses within each CDL licensing program. The different courses include:
Driving Academy offers comprehensive training courses, which include over 100 hours of instruction, to ensure students are prepared to take the CDL road test. The training consists of classroom and hands-on components. In addition to the thorough training, students receive unlimited road test attempts and access to vehicle rentals.
Driving Academy’s full courses guide novice drivers to becoming proficient operators, incorporating both classroom instruction and practical, behind-the-wheel training. After completing the program, students will be equipped to obtain their CDLs.
Driving Academy’s CDL half courses are designed for drivers who’ve already passed the CDL permit exam and need preparation for the road test. This level of training skips classroom teaching methods and emphasizes practical training in the yard. Yard training includes inspection training, basic skills, parking maneuvers, and proper road driving techniques.
About Our CDL School in Portland, OR
There’s a great need for qualified truck drivers given the role they play. Driving Academy aims to fill this need with comprehensive CDL training programs for drivers at all levels. The Portland, OR, CDL training school an extension of Driving Academy’s mission to make CDL training available nationwide.
Instructors at Our CDL Training School
At Driving Academy, we believe proper training begins with qualified instructors. Students enrolled at the Portland, OR, location will learn from experienced instructors committed to helping them succeed. The team is led by Devin Berentsen, who owns a tractor-trailer company and has more than 15 years of experience in the trucking industry.
Enroll at Our Portland, OR, Truck Driving School
Begin your quest toward a career on the open road as a truck driver with CDL driver training in Portland, Oregon, at Driving Academy. When enrolled, you will receive traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training at our three-acre maneuvering location attached to the school.
In addition to in-depth training, students receive lifetime career placement services to help them find jobs after graduation. In addition, we offer easy payment plans to help make the financial responsibility more manageable.
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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.
- 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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