Truck Driving Academy

Sacramento's Best Truck Driving School

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.

Take Charge of your life at Sacramento's Truck Driving Academy.
Toma Las Cargas De Tu Vida en TDA. Nosotras hablamos español.

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​

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