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Class A CDL Training at Roadmaster truck driving schools nationwide!

Roadmaster’s Class A CDL Training Program provides students with the skills to get a Class A CDL and become eligible for entry-level commercial driver positions.

Our CDL instructors are some of the best in the trucking industry. They provide the hands-on, real-life training you need for your Class A CDL.

Our Job Placement Assistance program also helps students get pre-qualified for jobs before graduation. 

As a Roadmaster student, your training will include:

  • Hands-on experience driving a truck at our facility and on the road in real-world conditions.
  • Pre-Trip Inspection Training will help you pass the CDL Exam.
  • Map reading, trip planning, and compliance with Department of Transportation laws
  • Road signs and regulations: Understanding state and federal traffic laws and recognizing road signs.
  • Route planning and Logbook training
  • How to identify preventive maintenance problems on tractor-trailer units and properly maintain a truck, including checking safety, emergency, and mechanical equipment.
  • Backing, turning, and hooking/unhooking an industry-standard 53ft trailer.
Truck driver benefits

Professional Truck Drivers earn an average of $65,001* yearly, with job security and high demand leading to a shortage of 78,000 truck drivers. Benefits cover medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k plans. Some also permit pets on trips.

  • Truck Drivers make great money! – Truck Drivers average up to $65,001* per year. That means you could make up to $1,259* per week as a Class A CDL Licensed Truck Driver!
  • Job Security – Truck Driver jobs can’t be outsourced. Truck Drivers are responsible for dispersing America’s goods and necessities across the states and are needed throughout the nation. The ATA estimates a shortage of nearly 78,000 Truck Drivers, and the demand is expected to continue rising throughout the decade.
  • Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance – Medical and Dental Insurance are common perks in the truck driving industry.
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Earn money for retirement as you navigate the highway!
  • Take your pet with you on the road! – If leaving your pet at home during runs isn’t an option, consider taking them on your trips! Certain carriers allow Truck Drivers to bring their pets as travel buddies.
Why choose roadmaster

Roadmaster offers financial assistance to qualified students, with the potential for up to 100% of tuition covered and tuition reimbursement programs with trucking companies. Their Career Services provide job placement assistance at no extra cost, connecting graduates with top trucking companies like Werner, Covenant, and Stevens.

  • Financing – At Roadmaster, we offer financial assistance to those who qualify. If you qualify, you can receive 80-100% of your tuition covered, depending on the finance company providing the loan. We also work with many trucking companies that offer tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement! – If qualified for training, you may receive around 80-100% tuition reimbursement for your tuition dependent on which company you chose to work with after graduation. This means on top of your regular paycheck, a separate check between $100 – $250 per month will be sent to your lender to help with your tuition.
  • Career Services – Roadmaster’s Career Services offers Job Placement Assistance to graduates at no extra cost. The staff guides trainees through the application process and ensures that those earning their CDL have access to top-name carriers for employment.
  • Top Carriers Looking to Hire You – Roadmaster partners with leading trucking companies across the country to ensure that you have access to the best employers in the industry. Companies like Werner, Covenant, and Stevens actively recruit Roadmaster graduates, often even before they finish their training.
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Class a cdl license

What type of CDL do I need?

While the license type depends on the type of driving you’re looking to pursue, Roadmaster courses are geared towards the Class A CDL license, which is required of over-the-road (OTR) Professional Truck Drivers. – Click to learn more about CDL licenses

Class A CDL License

A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) shows carriers and employers that you are a certified and competent licensed Professional Truck Driver. Operating certain commercial motor vehicles requires specialized skills and knowledge. Click to learn more about Class A CDL licenses.

Why do I need a Class A CDL?

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act’s goal is to improve highway safety by ensuring that drivers of large trucks and buses are qualified to operate those vehicles and to remove unsafe and unqualified drivers from the highways. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed and issued standards for testing and licensing commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Among other things, the standards require states to issue a Class A CDL to a commercial motor vehicle driver only after the driver passes knowledge and skills tests administered by the state related to the type of vehicle to be operated. Drivers need a CDL license if they drive interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce.

How do I get my Class A CDL?

You must attend and graduate from an ELDT compliant truck driving school. States are able to issue a CDL license only after a written and driving test have been given by the state or approved testing facility.

If you plan to work as a commercial truck driver in the US, it’s important that you’re aware of the ELDT requirements so you can choose a commercial driving school that is properly equipped and certified to provide the training you need. The FMCSA has published a list of qualified training providers through a database called the Training Provider Registry (TPR). Click to learn more about how to get a CDL.

All Roadmaster Locations are listed on the Training Provider Registry and meet ELDT requirements.

Truck driver pay and benefits

Yearly Average Truck Driver Salary

$62,764

Weekly Average Truck Driver Salary

$1,207

How Much Money do Truck Drivers Make?

It’s one of the most important questions when considering a new career. Money, after all, is what pays the bills and keeps life trucking along. Luckily for drivers, with an annual salary of up to $65,001* , the current shortage means more opportunities to make money in the Professional Truck Driving Industry. With an annual salary of up to $65,001* in your first year, you can expect to earn up to $1,259* per week.

Great Starting Pay

Truck Drivers make money by the mile, as well as qualify for many benefits!

Medical Insurance

Employers in the industry often provide Medical and Dental Insurance as an added benefit.

Take Your Pet

Some trucking companies allow drivers to bring their pets along as travel companions on the road.

Job Security

Truck Driver jobs can’t be outsourced and are in high demand across the USA.

Class a cdl training

All of Roadmaster’s nationwide locations follow strict training and safety guidelines. You will need to complete 180 training hours in order to qualify for your Class A CDL license. Here is a look at the training that you will receive during that time at Roadmaster.

Classroom Training

You will train on the following areas in the classroom during the beginning portion of your training

  • Pre-trip Truck Familiarization
  • Basic Vehicle Controls and Safety
  • Visual Search, Lane Changes, Communicating, Speed Management & Space Management
  • Hazard Awareness, Driving in Various Conditions, Railroad Crossings, Driving Emergencies, Antilock Braking System, Skid Control and Recovery, and Accident Procedures
  • Transporting Cargo
  • Combination Vehicle Safety and Accident Avoidance
  • Hours of Service, Logging & Trip Planning
  • Pre-trip Inspection
  • Straightline Backing
  • Practice Tests for CDL License Exam

Truck Driving Training

After classroom preparation, you will climb into the cab of a semi-truck to be taught the following:

  • Visual Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Straightline Backing
  • Trailer Backing Skills for multiple scenarios
  • Basic operation of an automatic transmission truck.
  • Drop and Hook Procedure for Trailers
  • On the road driving in real world conditions.

Training After School

Just because you graduate Roadmaster and get your Class A CDL License that does not mean that your training is over. The employer that you go to work for will likely put you through additional training and assign you a driver trainer to ride with you on the road until you both feel comfortable that you are ready to drive solo. Roadmaster’s job is to help you learn to drive a truck and get your Class A CDL License, but for professional truck drivers, the training never ends!

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Beware of free, paid or company sponsored cdl training schools

We understand that many people can’t afford to pay for CDL training upfront. On the surface, free CDL training might seem like an attractive offer. However, these “free” training programs have numerous stipulations that could lead to significant financial burdens.

  • If you don’t finish the training program, you may have to pay for the training yourself.
  • If the company no longer needs drivers or chooses not to hire you, you may be responsible for all your training costs.
  • After you finish your training and begin working for your contracted company, many new contract drivers soon realize that the job requires long hours and pays low rates. You may receive a low payment per mile and are required to stay with the company for a certain period to cover the costs of your training.
  • Should you choose to leave the job, you may be required to reimburse the cost of your “FREE” CDL training, potentially with added interest.
  • What happens if you don’t complete the training or fail to fulfill your contractual obligation. You are reesponsible for all of the training costs you have accrued.
Roadmaster approach

Roadmaster offers financial assistance for qualifying students, with 80-100% of tuition covered by finance companies or through tuition reimbursement programs with trucking companies.

Graduates also receive job placement assistance and access to top-name carriers for employment—Roadmaster partners with leading trucking companies to help graduates find employment opportunities.

Graduate reviews
Very educational and such a wonderful experience. Im very grateful to all my instructors who helped me achieved this goal. Every single person was very kind and very positive and provided me with the knowledge I'm bringing on now.
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Jose C.
5/05/2025
My experience at RoadMaster was amazing, fun, knowledgeable, and filled with so much laughter. From the moment I stepped into the classroom with Mr. Kelly, I was engaged in a learning environment that thoroughly prepared me for the road ahead. His knowledge and teaching style made the foundational concepts easy to grasp and apply.
Moving into the Pre-Trip Inspection phase, Fidel did a phenomenal job ensuring I understood each component and its importance. His guidance was amazing in helping me master the Pre-Trip Inspection, and I’m grateful for his patience and dedication.
David and Alex were outstanding instructors during the maneuvers training. The way they broke down each skill made the learning process VERY CLEAR, UNDERSTANDABLE and EASY TO RETAIN. Their instructions were both effective and encouraging.
I’d also like to extend my appreciation to Mr. Anthony, Paul, and Mark, three amazing on-the-road instructors. Each of them contributed valuable insights, from having me master perfect turns in tight spaces to ensuring I understood how to avoid common mistakes, like hitting curbs. Their expertise gave me the confidence I needed behind the wheel.
Finally, a special thanks to Shane, the School Manager. His leadership and positive energy created a supportive and fun atmosphere throughout my entire experience at RoadMaster. He truly goes above and beyond to ensure every student feels welcomed and motivated.

Thanks to these outstanding individuals, I successfully received my CDL. Thank you all for an amazing and fulfilled experience. I wholeheartedly recommend RoadMaster to anyone pursuing a career in trucking. Your journey to becoming a professional driver will be in excellent hands.
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Faith M.
5/05/2025
First and foremost, I just wanna give a special thanks to Roadmasters and all the staff members here in Fort Worth Texas. These people have been the greatest To put you into a position to gain all the knowledge all the techniques and maneuvers to safely operate a vehicle first I wanna give a shout out to all the instructors Mr. Randy, a very passionate teacher who Will teach you all of your logbook, general knowledge and other crucial necessities to operate a Vehicle then, Miss Angie, a very kind, loving woman who will teach you all of your pre-trip inspection needs when either on the road or before you get on the road. To Armando Marcus Cheyenne Candice, y’all have been the best instructors to teach us all the maneuvers in order to pass our road test next up. I wanna give a very much thanks to Robert Mitchell a great driving instructor very funny very down to earth pretty much gave me confidence to safely drive a vehicle when on the road always gives you tips always has patience so that way he can see his students succeed in this industry next Mr. Bill, who is a very kind instructor that pretty much gave me confidence to ace my test and I did just that thank you to all of those that have helped me out. last and foremost I wanna give a special thanks to Paul Ramos very great school manager who does his very best to get everything situated out to get us all into a process to graduate the school thank you Roadmasters thank you to everybody that has helped me out a person that came to the scene Unknown but gave me confidence to become someone that I’ve always dreamed to become. I highly recommend Roadmasters because if I can do it, you can too.
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Anthony A.
5/05/2025
I had one of the best experiences I have ever had! Everyone of the instructors were amazing. They were all patient and understanding especially if you have no experience. Jimmy, Shockey, Green, Joe, Eva, and Dawn all were amazing. I recommend this school to anyone wanting to get there CDL. I greatly appreciate everyone’s hard work.
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Preston J.
5/05/2025
They were very helpful in the process of getting me in school also in building confidence and encouraging self-discipline.
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Curtis W.
5/04/2025
Great staff and everyone is knowledgeable within the school. Great attitudes everyday and are very understanding! I highly recommend for anyone looking to start a career in trucking. I’ve had nothing but great experiences!
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Tzy W.
5/02/2025
Veterans cdl training

Truck Driver Training for Military Veterans

Making the move from the military to civilian life? Transitioning from a career in the military back into the civilian world can be a stressful period of your life. Veterans leaving the service often struggle to match their skills with a civilian career. The good news is that the truck driving industry is experiencing tremendous growth! The disciplined, get-it-done mindset that our armed forces instill in its service men and women has proven to be an ideal match for truck driver training and a career as a CDL professional.

Military Benefits

Roadmaster truck driver training school is approved for Veterans Education Benefits, and our students, if qualified, are eligible for veteran’s education. The veteran or another eligible person must file an appropriate application to get the benefits started.

The Veterans Administration establishes student eligibility for Veterans Education Benefits and determines initial eligibility and continued eligibility during enrollment.

What does Military Friendly mean?

Military Friendly is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community. The Military Friendly school designation is awarded to a school for their commitment, effort, and success in attracting and supporting military students.

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