Truck Driving Academy
At Truck Driving Academy, we are committed to providing excellence in education with an emphasis on safety for students seeking a career in Commercial Driving. Our CDL schools maintain modern facilities, necessary equipment for excellent training, the latest instruction materials, and instructors with years of experience.
Please accept our invitation to visit our Sacramento facility, talk with our staff, and meet our instructors. It is our sincere hope that you will become a part of the Truck Driving Academy family.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your commercial truck driving career goals.
QUESTIONS? CALL US AT 916 381-2285
By joining the Truck Driving Academy family, you will benefit from a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are all working towards the same goal. Our California alumni network is strong, and many of our Sacramento and Yuba City graduates have gone on to have successful careers in the commercial driving industry.
We know that choosing the right truck driving school is an important decision, and we are confident that you will find everything you are looking for at Truck Driving Academy.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Truck Driving Academy teaches students and prepares them to take their Class A Commercial Drive Test at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Our Sacramento truck driving school is approved to operate in California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). We currently offer the following programs at two locations, in Sacramento and Yuba City:
- OTR Truck Driver – 160 clock hours
- REFRESHER Truck Driver – 80 clock hours
We provide classroom and permit instruction in our Sacramento office location and hands on training at our yards. Our Truck Driver Training classroom curriculum is taught using a variety of methods, including video, lectures, presentations, practice tests, and discussions. We have several Freightliner trucks for the behind the wheel portion. We use 28’ trailers for training.
ENROLLMENT ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Want to embark on an exciting career in truck driving? Reach out to us today by giving us a call at 916-381-2285 and schedule an admissions interview. During this initial conversation you’ll be asked to complete our Training Application. Our knowledgeable Admissions Representative will walk you through the extensive training program, shed light on the countless career opportunities in the truck driving industry, and discuss the admission requirements. We are eager to get to know you better and determine if our commercial truck driving school is the perfect fit for you. Get in touch with us now!
160 HOUR CURRICULUM OUTLINE
Permit / Theory / Pre Trip (67 hrs.)
- Theory Modules (required by the FMCSR) – 28′ Dry Van Trailer, 3 Axle Sleeper Power Units, 2 Axle Day Cab Power Units, Eaton Fuller 10 Speed Transmission, Progressive Shifting Techniques, and Hazardous Materials Certification (separate class offered).
- Endorsement Study – Doubles/Triples, Tankers, Combination, General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and no automatic restrictions.
- Walk around inspection form A B C coupling system, In-cab inspection, Air Brake tests per CA.
DMV specifications:
Field Instruction 93 hrs. Backing Skills (73 hrs.)
- Straight line backing 100’ withing 12’ boundary.
- Off set backing 100’ changing lanes.
- Parallel parking both blind and sight sides of truck.
- Alley docking
- Entry level shifting in private lot range.
- Entry level stopping distance.
Driving (20 hrs.)
- Demonstrate basic to proficient shifting techniques, turns and cornering.
- Demonstrate use of communication devices.
- Practice and demonstrate speed control, space management, and visual search techniques.
- Demonstrate all competencies while driving in traffic, freeway and city driving.
80 HOUR CURRICULUM OUTLINE
Permit / Theory / Pre Trip (40 hrs.)
- Theory Modules (required by the FMCSR) – 28′ Dry Van Trailer, 3 Axle Sleeper Power Units, 2 Axle Day Cab Power Units, Eaton Fuller 10 Speed Transmission, Progressive Shifting Techniques, and Hazardous Materials Certification (separate class offered).
- Endorsement Study – Doubles/Triples, Tankers, Combination, General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and no automatic restrictions.
- Walk around inspection form A B C coupling system, In-cab inspection, Air Brake tests per CA DMV specifications.
Field Instruction 40 hrs. Backing Skills (20 hrs.)
- Straight line backing 100’ withing 12’ boundary.
- Off set backing 100’ changing lanes.
- Parallel parking both blind and sight sides of truck.
- Alley docking
- Entry level shifting in private lot range.
- Entry level stopping distance.
Driving (20 hrs.)
- Demonstrate basic to proficient shifting techniques, turns and cornering.
- Demonstrate use of communication devices.
- Practice and demonstrate speed control, space management, and visual search techniques.
- Demonstrate all competencies while driving in traffic, freeway and city driving.
WE HAVE FINANCING AVAILABLE
No Money, No Problem! Let us help you find a way to pay for school!
- Many financing and funding options
- Start making payments once you start working
- Start as soon as today
And we offer discounts for Cash and Card payments! Call us today to schedule your enrollment appointment!
Available financing options include, and are not limited to:
- Scholarships
- GI Bill® / Post 9/11
- Workman Compensation Voucher
- WIOA Funding
- DOR Funding
‘‘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.”
RECENT REVIEWS
Thank you Mike Ms Jericka Tom and Katie! I got my Class A on November 9th 2023 ! I received so much help and a lot of encouragement along the way. I was treated with respect and really enjoyed tda school would highly recommend it for anyone who was to be in the trucking industry.
Rhonda Helfrich
2024 Google (Yuba City)I graduated from truck driving academy in 1997 and never looked back. Have had a great career from LTL to over the road and numerous small jobs in between would highly recommend the school to anybody looking to get into commercial driving. I had wonderful instructors. Thanks for a great career. I have never been without a job.
L M
2024 Google (Sacramento)Great school and staff, they were helpful throughout the whole process. Always available to answer questions and guide the students. I would highly recommend anyone to go see Tom or Katie at TDS if they are looking to start a career in truck driving.
Brian Graspointner
2024 Google (Sacramento)TDA is a wonderful school, the staff there are beyond amazing, patient, understanding, and very helpful. I look forward to starting school in July.
Jibri Brussard
2023 Google (Yuba City)If you are looking to becoming a professional driver TDA is the way to go! They take their time to really help you focus on what you are struggling with and make sure you’ve mastered the art of driving when it comes down to head to the dmv! I would highly recommend this school!
Gustavo Jimenez
2022 Google (Yuba City)Nothing but positive things to say about this place they have what it takes to get the job done, and great energy with a family vibe to boot, I would recommend this school over any other In the area hands down!!! Semper Fi.
Bryan Tomberlin
2022 Google (Yuba City)My Husband Shawn Riley just completed this program and got his CDL he passed with flying colors thanks to Ellia, Tom and Mark. Great teamwork and a great class to be in. An unforgettable experience! It’s time to go to work! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!
Michelle Theemling
2021 Google (Yuba City)Anything I needed whether it was extra time, practice, a pep talk, words of encouragement, advice, I got it and then some! Covid made the experience tough but our instructors showed us how to be tougher and it was something that we overcame together. I’m so glad and thankful that TDA is apart of my legacy.
Cody Taylor
2020 Google (Yuba City)I came here as a veteran, and I was impressed with how quickly Ellie submitted my paperwork to the VA for my housing allowance, her perfect timing resulted in me being paid on time! The training I received was top of the line, tom and martin do a great job teaching students out on the yard.
Freshman2009xoxo
2020 Google (Yuba City)Was able to get my Class A in 5 weeks on my first try thanks to the great knowledge provided by the instructors. Would of been 4 weeks but my appointment had to get rescheduled but I was glad that Ellie was on top of her game and got me another appointment a week later. So glad I chose TDA!