CDL Program Pricing

Transparent pricing for our CDL training programs.

Financial Assistance Available

We believe cost should never stand in the way of your career goals. TDSA offers several financial assistance options:

Financial Aid: Grants and loans available for qualified applicants
Scholarships: Partnership opportunities with local and national organizations
Payment Plans: Flexible payment options to fit your budget

Contact our admissions team to discuss which financial assistance options you may qualify for.

Program	Experience Required	Clocked Hours	Theory Included	Cost
Class A CDL	None	Up to 160	Yes	$5,296
Class A BTW-only	None	Up to 120	No	$3,972
80-hr Recertification	Recent experience, lost CDL	80 hours	No	$2,648
40-hr Recertification	5+ yrs no driving	40 hours	No	$1,324
TD Classroom + 80-hr	5+ yrs no driving	Theory + 80 BTW	Yes	$3,450
Manual Restriction Removal	None	Up to 20	No	$662
20-hr Shifting Practice	5 yrs verifiable exp	20 hours	No	$662

* Prices include training fee, evaluation fee, drug test fee, and admin fee. State CDL test fee additional ($350) where applicable. Contact us for detailed breakdown.

Class A CDL Programs

Start your trucking career with our comprehensive Class A CDL training programs. No experience required—we'll take you from beginner to certified professional driver.

Class A CDL - Full Program

$5,296

Complete CDL training program including theory and behind-the-wheel. Get your Class A CDL in as little as 3-4 weeks with our competency-based approach.

Up to 160 hours of training
ELDT theory training included (hybrid learning available)
Behind-the-wheel training with 4:1 student-instructor ratio
Manual transmission training - no restrictions on your CDL
Job placement assistance included

Class A BTW-Only

$3,972

Already completed your ELDT theory? Jump straight into behind-the-wheel training and get on the road faster.

Up to 120 hours of behind-the-wheel training
Pre-trip inspection, backing skills, and road training
Manual transmission training - no restrictions on your CDL
Theory training not included (must be completed separately)

Refresher & Recertification Training

Already have CDL experience but need to get back on the road? We offer comprehensive refresher and recertification programs tailored to your experience level and needs.

MOST COMPREHENSIVE

TD Classroom + 80-Hour Program

$3,450

Complete recertification for drivers with past experience who haven't driven in 5+ years. Includes full classroom theory, FMCSR updates, and 80 hours behind-the-wheel.

CLP training and FMCSR guideline updates
Logbook and CSA updates included
80 hours of behind-the-wheel training
State CDL test included (end of third week)

80-Hour Class A Recertification

$2,648

For drivers with recent experience who have lost or given up their CDL. Includes comprehensive training and evaluation. State CDL test required (additional fee).

Comprehensive pre-trip, backing, and road training
End-of-program evaluation
Can remove restrictions with additional training

40-Hour Class A Recertification

$1,324

For CDL holders who haven't driven in the last 5 years and need refresher training certification. Full-time program with required assessment.

Pre-trip vehicle inspections training
Backing skills and on-road training
End-of-week evaluation required

20-Hour Shifting Practice (Non-Recert)

$662

Designed to reconnect experienced drivers with manual transmission. Must have no manual restriction on license and verifiable driving experience in the last 5 years.

Part-time or full-time scheduling available
Flexible scheduling based on truck availability
No road evaluation or certificate issued

Manual Restriction Removal

$662

Up to 20 hours of training to remove the automatic transmission restriction from your CDL. State CDL test required to officially remove the restriction (additional fee).

Manual transmission training
Prepares you for state CDL test
Officially removes automatic restriction

Why Do I Need An Unrestricted License?

Training on manual transmission gives you an unrestricted CDL, opening doors that automatic-only training simply can't. Here's the difference:

Manual Transmission (Unrestricted)

Increased job opportunities
Greater flexibility in equipment
Enhanced control of the truck
Potential better paying jobs
Broader experience
Resilience in the job market

Important: Some companies that only operate automatics still require no restrictions on your license.

Automatic Transmission Only

•Easy to learn
•Less fatigue
•Higher demands (limited to automatic-only jobs)
•Fewer skills to master
•Faster testing process

Why Choose TDSA Over Other Schools?

Feature	Typical Class A Program	TDSA Program
Training Focus	Based on hourly	Based on competency
Program Completion	160 hours	Not limited to hours
Student to Instructor Ratio	5-20 to 1	4 to 1
Behind the Wheel Actual Hours	1 to 10	20 to 30
Same Instructor	Instructors typically share students	Same instructor throughout

4:1

Student-Instructor Ratio

20-30

Actual BTW Hours

100%

Competency-Based

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