CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer
CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer
Start Building Your Future
Accelerate Your Career With Our Class A CDL Training Program
Arizona Automotive Institute’s CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program prepares students for careers in commercial driving and transportation. Our hands-on training helps prepare students to fulfill Arizona CDL requirements*.
Award Type: Certificate
Program Length: 160 hours, 1-2 months
*AAI does not guarantee third-party licensure. Licensure requirements for taking and passing licensure examinations are not controlled by AAI but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AAI. Therefore, AAI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take license examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment. Graduates of the CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program must obtain a Commercial Drivers License to be employed in the field.
Skills You Can Learn in Our CDL Training
Learn to conduct detailed vehicle inspections and identify potential safety issues in compliance with FMCSA CDL regulations. These skills are essential for passing the Arizona CDL test.
Build confidence handling tractor-trailers, including backing, turning, and shifting techniques.
Prepare for the CDL road test through hands-on driving practice, defensive driving strategies, and safe driving behavior under various conditions.
Complete both classroom and behind-the-wheel training that meets the Entry-Level Driver Training requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Understand and apply Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), speed management, signaling, and night driving protocols.
What Can I Do With A CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer Certificate?
Licensed graduates of our CDL Class A Tractor Trailer program may find work as:
- Tractor-Trailer Drivers
- Long Haul Drivers
While we cannot guarantee employment or salary, our career services team can help graduates explore placement opportunities.
Tractor-Trailer Driver
Long Haul Driver
Program Requirements:
Commercial Truck Driving is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the state. Commercial truck drivers are subject to strict standards such as:
- Having a valid driver’s license at the time of enrollment and during their training period
- Being 21 years old to drive state-to-state (interstate classification)
- Passing the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) physical and consent to drug testing prior to starting training and randomly throughout training
- Being able to read, speak, and writing English well enough to pass the Commercial Driver’s License test, converse with the general public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official questions, and make entries on reports and records
Fuel Your Future: CDL Tuition Assistance
Don’t let finances get in the way of getting your career on the road. Let our team talk you through the options to find you a path forward that fits your financial situation.
Options May Include:
- Workforce Agency Funding
Workforce agencies can connect students with various funding options and services, including state and federal tuition assistance through grants and programs.
- Veterans Funding
Veterans or eligible beneficiaries may qualify to use the GI Bill® at AAI. Many Veterans can qualify for more than one education benefits program. Available programs include Post 911 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA/Chapter 35), Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve) and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (Awarded to eligible students who had a parent or guardian that died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001). Veterans can contact the Financial Aid Office at their school location for more information or apply online at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
- Scholarships
Opportunities for tuition assistance may be available to students meeting certain criteria in the form of scholarships. To see what scholarships are currently being offered for our school, please visit https://www.aai.edu/consumer-info/.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
A student with a physical or mental disability which may be a handicap to employment may be eligible for training services provided through the state government agency for Vocational Rehabilitation. Students desiring further information should contact the admissions office or call Vocational Rehabilitation directly.
- Cash Payments
Students with available funds can choose to pay for their training directly.
Third-Party Lending
Third-party lenders can provide student loans specifically designed for educational purposes. Paramount Capital Group also offers students a private financing option. Paramount works with schools to help qualified applicants achieve success by removing financial roadblocks to enrollment. See the website for more information: https//paracap.com/borrowers/.
*It takes fewer than 300 hours to complete this program, therefore, CDL Training is not eligible for Title IV funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CDL Class A training programs equip students with skills including vehicle inspection, basic control maneuvers, safe driving practices, and coupling/uncoupling of combination vehicles. The curriculum aligns with FMCSA standards to ensure comprehensive preparation for the CDL skills test.
You can complete AAI’s CDL Class A program in as little as four to eight weeks, depending on your schedule. Our training includes both classroom learning and hands-on driving.
Our program includes instruction on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including hours-of-service, vehicle maintenance, driver responsibilities, and safety practices for day and night operation.
Students can learn to operate combination vehicles like tractor-trailers, including shifting, braking, and maneuvering under various driving conditions, common in the Arizona trucking industry.
Ready to Enroll?
AAI offers skills-based career training to help prepare you to better your life. Our flexible scheduling and affordable options make it a great place for you to pursue your certificate in Commercial Driving.