CDL Training for Peoria Residents
Living in Peoria? Get your Class A CDL with maximum flexibility:
- Optionally complete theory training online from home - no commute required for classroom portion
- Behind-the-wheel training at our Phoenix range (325 S 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009) - might be closer than you think!
- Office/classroom available in Avondale if you prefer in-person theory
Why Peoria Residents Choose TDSA
Train From Home
Optionally complete your 40-hour theory training online from the comfort of your Peoria home. Only commute for behind-the-wheel training at our Phoenix range.
Convenient Phoenix Range
Behind-the-wheel training at our Phoenix range (325 S 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009). Many Peoria residents find it closer than expected!
Flexible Schedule
Morning (5:00am-1:30pm), evening (3:30pm-Midnight), and weekend classes work perfectly for Peoria residents with different schedules.
Our Two Locations
Phoenix Range
325 S 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
All behind-the-wheel training • 18 minutes from most of Phoenix
Typical drive times:
Avondale Office
919 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323
Optional in-person theory • Administrative offices • 15 minutes from Peoria
Note: Most students complete theory online from home. This location is for those who prefer in-person classroom instruction.
Why CDL Training Makes Sense for Peoria Residents
Peoria's strategic North Valley location offers exceptional CDL career opportunities. As one of Arizona's largest cities, Peoria combines suburban growth with easy access to Phoenix's massive distribution network. The city's healthcare sector (Abrazo Arrowhead, HonorHealth) creates demand for medical supply and pharmaceutical delivery drivers. Peoria's proximity to Loop 101 distribution corridors means abundant local trucking jobs. The Lake Pleasant area drives tourism and recreation logistics demand. Peoria's master-planned communities are expanding rapidly, creating construction and materials hauling opportunities. For Peoria residents, this means diverse local CDL careers where you're home every night—medical transport, construction, retail delivery, food service, and more. Starting salaries for Peoria-area CDL drivers range from $58,000-$72,000 annually, with specialized positions (medical, hazmat) earning even more.
Peoria CDL Driver Market
Average CDL Driver Salary
Distribution Centers Within 20 Miles
Healthcare & Medical Logistics
Major Peoria Area Trucking Employers & Opportunities
Medical & Pharmaceutical Distribution
Peoria's healthcare facilities require specialized CDL drivers for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment. Higher pay, excellent benefits, climate-controlled trucks.
Vistancia & Master-Planned Communities
Rapid residential growth in Peoria creates demand for construction drivers—dump trucks, concrete, materials hauling. Monday-Friday schedules, home every evening.
Loop 101 Distribution Network
Peoria's access to Loop 101 connects to Phoenix's distribution hubs. Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and regional distributors all hire local Peoria-area drivers for home-daily routes.
Food Service & Restaurant Supply
Peoria's dining and hospitality sector needs daily food deliveries. Early starts (3-4am) but home by early afternoon. Consistent routes and schedules.
Lake Pleasant Recreation Logistics
Tourism and recreation create seasonal logistics demand—equipment rental, supplies, maintenance materials. Great supplemental income or part-time CDL work.
North Valley Retail Distribution
Shopping centers and retail corridors throughout Peoria need daily product deliveries. Local routes with predictable schedules and home-nightly.
A Day in the Life: Peoria-Based CDL Driver
Meet Lisa, a Peoria-based CDL driver who lives in Vistancia. Lisa wakes up at 3:30am and drives 12 minutes to her job at a pharmaceutical distributor. By 4:00am, she's performing her pre-trip inspection and loading temperature-controlled medical supplies. Her route includes deliveries to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies throughout Peoria, Glendale, and North Phoenix. The work requires attention to detail and professionalism—exactly what her TDSA training prepared her for. Lisa is back at the distribution center by noon, completing paperwork and securing her refrigerated truck. She's home by 12:30pm—plenty of time for lunch, errands, and picking up her kids from school at 3pm. She earns $71,000 annually with excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, and weekends off. Lisa completed her TDSA training online from home (theory) while working as a nurse, then did weekend behind-the-wheel training at the Phoenix range—just 15 minutes from her Vistancia home.
Peoria Success Stories
“As a Peoria resident working in healthcare, I needed flexible CDL training that fit my schedule. TDSA's online theory was perfect—I studied between shifts. For driving, the Phoenix range was actually closer from my house than Avondale! Got my CDL in 4 weeks and now I drive medical supplies locally. Home every night, making $67K!”
- David T., Peoria Resident
“I live in Old Town Peoria and wanted to stay local. TDSA's online theory meant I could study at home, then the Phoenix range was actually super close for driving practice. Now I deliver for a local construction company—home every day by 3:30pm making $63K. Love it!”
- Marcus W., Peoria Resident • Building Materials Distribution
“Peoria has so many CDL opportunities I never expected! I drive for a food distributor serving restaurants and hotels throughout the Northwest Valley. TDSA's training was thorough and professional. Early mornings but home by 1pm—can't beat that work-life balance!”
- Rachel K., Peoria Resident • Sysco Phoenix
West Valley & Phoenix Metro Trucking Jobs
Living in Peoria puts you close to major distribution centers and trucking companies throughout the West Valley and Phoenix metro area.
Local Delivery
Daily routes, home every night
Construction
Growing West Valley construction
Distribution Centers
Amazon, FedEx, UPS facilities
Food Service
Restaurant & grocery delivery
Regional Routes
Home weekly Southwest runs
Specialized
Hazmat, tanker, flatbed
Frequently Asked Questions from Peoria Residents
Do Peoria residents need to commute to Avondale for training?
Are there local CDL jobs in Peoria?
How much do CDL drivers make in Peoria?
Can I train while working full-time in Peoria?
Will Peoria healthcare companies hire TDSA graduates for medical deliveries?
Peoria Residents: Your CDL Career Starts Here
The short drive to Avondale is worth it for quality CDL training that sets you up for a successful trucking career.
Questions? Call us at (623) 207-1231