Safety First
We teach safe habits from day one – from pre-trip inspections to defensive driving techniques.
ABOUT GEAR UP CDL TRAINING
Helping You Shift Into a New CDL Career
Gear Up CDL Training (GUCT) delivers affordable, hands-on commercial driver training designed to help you earn your CDL and build a reliable, long-term career in trucking.
ABOUT GEAR UP CDL TRAINING
Helping You Shift Into a New CDL Career
Gear Up CDL Training (GUCT) delivers affordable, hands-on commercial driver training designed to help you earn your CDL and build a reliable, long-term career in trucking.
ABOUT US
A Local CDL School with Real-World Experience
Gear Up CDL Training (GUCT) offers a wide range of CDL training and classes. Our company was established in 2020 with instructors that have over 18 years of combined commercial driving and training experience.
Our goal is to be a one-stop facility for all CDL driver needs – from permit preparation and ELDT theory to behind-the-wheel training, truck rental for your MVA road test, and endorsements. Gear Up CDL Training provides private commercial driver education to students throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
We are positioned as a cost-effective training facility with excellent service, providing high-quality classroom instruction and on-the-road driving experience designed to help our students successfully pass all licensing exams and tests, and to step confidently into a solid career within the commercial driving industry.
ABOUT US
A Local CDL School with Real-World Experience
Gear Up CDL Training (GUCT) offers a wide range of CDL training and classes. Our company was established in 2020 with instructors that have over 18 years of combined commercial driving and training experience.
Our goal is to be a one-stop facility for all CDL driver needs – from permit preparation and ELDT theory to behind-the-wheel training, truck rental for your MVA road test, and endorsements. Gear Up CDL Training provides private commercial driver education to students throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
We are positioned as a cost-effective training facility with excellent service, providing high-quality classroom instruction and on-the-road driving experience designed to help our students successfully pass all licensing exams and tests, and to step confidently into a solid career within the commercial driving industry.
Our Mission
Our mission is to prepare safe, professional CDL drivers who are ready for the road, ready for employers, and ready for long-term success. We combine real-world driving experience, up-to-date FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) standards, and personalized coaching to make sure every student gets the support they need from permit to road test.
Our Mission
Our mission is to prepare safe, professional CDL drivers who are ready for the road, ready for employers, and ready for long-term success. We combine real-world driving experience, up-to-date FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) standards, and personalized coaching to make sure every student gets the support they need from permit to road test.
Hands-On Learning
Students spend meaningful time in and around the truck, not just in a classroom.
Professionalism
We train you to meet the expectations of modern carriers: reliability, communication, and compliance.
Affordability
Competitive tuition and pay-as-you-go options help you start your CDL journey without overwhelming costs.
Small Class Sizes
Smaller groups mean more one-on-one time with instructors and more time behind the wheel.
Career Focused
We teach with your career in mind – from passing the test to understanding life on the road.
A Complete Path from Permit to Road Test
Our programs are built around the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for CDL Class A and B licenses, as well as several key endorsements.
Students move through three core stages:
Permit Preparation
Focused study, practice questions, and instructor support to help you pass General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination vehicle exams.ELDT Theory
Online and classroom modules that cover safety, regulations, hours-of-service, vehicle systems, cargo securement, and more.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Range and road driving with experienced instructors, practicing shifting, backing, turning, lane changes, and emergency maneuvers.
From there, we provide truck rental packages and test preparation so you walk into your MVA road test confident and ready.
A Complete Path from Permit to Road Test
Our programs are built around the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements for CDL Class A and B licenses, as well as several key endorsements.
Students move through three core stages:
Permit Preparation
Focused study, practice questions, and instructor support to help you pass General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination vehicle exams.ELDT Theory
Online and classroom modules that cover safety, regulations, hours-of-service, vehicle systems, cargo securement, and more.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Range and road driving with experienced instructors, practicing shifting, backing, turning, lane changes, and emergency maneuvers.
From there, we provide truck rental packages and test preparation so you walk into your MVA road test confident and ready.
Why Students Choose Gear Up CDL Training
FMCSA ELDT-compliant training for Class A & B
4-week evening Class A program designed for working adults (M–F, 4pm–7pm)
Help with permit preparation and test strategies
Options for private, one-on-one lessons
Friendly, supportive environment focused on your success
Instructors with 18+ years of real-world commercial driving experience
Hands-on training range with cones and real-world driving routes
Truck rental and coaching for your MVA road test
Cost-effective tuition with pay-as-you-go options
Why Students Choose Gear Up CDL Training
FMCSA ELDT-compliant training for Class A & B
4-week evening Class A program designed for working adults (M–F, 4pm–7pm)
Help with permit preparation and test strategies
Options for private, one-on-one lessons
Friendly, supportive environment focused on your success
Instructors with 18+ years of real-world commercial driving experience
Hands-on training range with cones and real-world driving routes
Truck rental and coaching for your MVA road test
Cost-effective tuition with pay-as-you-go options
Proudly Serving the Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Gear Up CDL Training serves students from Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Our training yard and classroom spaces are set up to mirror the conditions you'll face during your skills test and on the job – including backing areas, maneuvering around cones, and real street driving.
Whether you're brand new to trucking or upgrading your license, our team is here to meet you where you are and help you reach the next gear in your career.
Proudly Serving the Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Gear Up CDL Training serves students from Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Our training yard and classroom spaces are set up to mirror the conditions you'll face during your skills test and on the job – including backing areas, maneuvering around cones, and real street driving.
Whether you're brand new to trucking or upgrading your license, our team is here to meet you where you are and help you reach the next gear in your career.
Ready to Start Your CDL Journey?
Talk with our team about the right program for you – Full Class A training, permit prep, truck rental, endorsements, or private lessons.
Ready to Start Your CDL Journey?
Talk with our team about the right program for you – Full Class A training, permit prep, truck rental, endorsements, or private lessons.
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