SERVICES
CDL Training Programs Built Around Your Goals
From full CDL Class A training to permit prep, endorsements, truck rental, and private lessons – choose the path that matches where you are today.
SERVICES
CDL Training Programs Built Around Your Goals
From full CDL Class A training to permit prep, endorsements, truck rental, and private lessons – choose the path that matches where you are today.
Our Training Programs
Click on a program to learn more or scroll down to explore each option in detail.
Our Training Programs
Click on a program to learn more or scroll down to explore each option in detail.
FULL CDL CLASS A
Full CDL Class A Training Program – $4,000
4-Week Evening Program | Monday–Friday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Our Full CDL Class A Training program is designed for students who want complete, start-to-finish preparation for a new trucking career.
Across four weeks of evening classes, you'll work through FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory, range practice, and real road driving with experienced instructors. This schedule is ideal for students who are currently working or managing daytime responsibilities.
What's Included:
FMCSA ELDT theory for CDL Class A (all required topics)
Classroom / online training and quizzes
Hands-on range training: straight-line backing, offset backing, alley dock, and more
On-the-road training in local traffic and highway conditions
Practice pre-trip, in-cab, and air brake inspections
Road test preparation and mock test feedback
Guidance on scheduling your MVA skills test
Experienced instructors with 18+ years in commercial driving
Flexible payment options (pay-as-you-go available)
Requirements:
Be at least 18 years old (21+ for interstate driving)
Have a valid driver's license
Obtain a CDL Class A learner's permit (we can help through our permit prep path)
Have or obtain a valid DOT Medical Card
FULL CDL CLASS A
Full CDL Class A Training Program – $4,000
4-Week Evening Program | Monday–Friday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Our Full CDL Class A Training program is designed for students who want complete, start-to-finish preparation for a new trucking career.
Across four weeks of evening classes, you'll work through FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory, range practice, and real road driving with experienced instructors. This schedule is ideal for students who are currently working or managing daytime responsibilities.
What's Included:
FMCSA ELDT theory for CDL Class A (all required topics)
Classroom / online training and quizzes
Hands-on range training: straight-line backing, offset backing, alley dock, and more
On-the-road training in local traffic and highway conditions
Practice pre-trip, in-cab, and air brake inspections
Road test preparation and mock test feedback
Guidance on scheduling your MVA skills test
Experienced instructors with 18+ years in commercial driving
Flexible payment options (pay-as-you-go available)
Requirements:
Be at least 18 years old (21+ for interstate driving)
Have a valid driver's license
Obtain a CDL Class A learner's permit (we can help through our permit prep path)
Have or obtain a valid DOT Medical Card
PERMIT PREP
CDL Permit Prep Course – $300
2-Week Online Study Course
This focused permit prep course is designed for students who are just starting their CDL journey or who have struggled to pass the written permit exams.
Over two weeks, you'll work through structured online lessons, practice questions, and instructor guidance that target the three main areas of the CDL permit test: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles.
What You'll Learn:
Key concepts for General Knowledge (road rules, safe vehicle operation, hazard awareness)
Detailed Air Brakes systems, terminology, and safe operation
Combination Vehicles topics, including coupling/uncoupling and trailer dynamics
Test-taking strategies and how to read exam questions
Practice quizzes with feedback and explanations
Who This is For:
New students who have never taken the CDL permit exam
Students who have failed one or more sections and need targeted support
Anyone planning to enroll in the Full CDL Class A Training program but who still needs their permit
PERMIT PREP
CDL Permit Prep Course – $300
2-Week Online Study Course
This focused permit prep course is designed for students who are just starting their CDL journey or who have struggled to pass the written permit exams.
Over two weeks, you'll work through structured online lessons, practice questions, and instructor guidance that target the three main areas of the CDL permit test: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles.
What You'll Learn:
Key concepts for General Knowledge (road rules, safe vehicle operation, hazard awareness)
Detailed Air Brakes systems, terminology, and safe operation
Combination Vehicles topics, including coupling/uncoupling and trailer dynamics
Test-taking strategies and how to read exam questions
Practice quizzes with feedback and explanations
Who This is For:
New students who have never taken the CDL permit exam
Students who have failed one or more sections and need targeted support
Anyone planning to enroll in the Full CDL Class A Training program but who still needs their permit
TRUCK RENTALS
CDL Road Test Truck Rental Package – $1,000
Truck + ELDT + Test Preparation for Your MVA Skills Test
If you already have your CDL learner's permit and basic driving skills but need a reliable truck and final preparation for your MVA road test, this package is for you.
Our Truck Rental Package provides a well-maintained tractor-trailer for your skills test, plus Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) certification if you still need it.
What's Included:
Use of a training tractor-trailer on the day of your scheduled MVA skills test
ELDT theory certification (if you don't already have it)
Pre-test practice session including pre-trip inspection, in-cab and air brake checks, backing maneuvers and basic controls
Guidance on what to expect at the MVA testing site
Support with paperwork and scheduling details as needed
Requirements:
Valid CDL learner's permit
Scheduled test date and MVA location (Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Easton, Waldorf, etc.)
DOT Medical Card (if required for your test)
TRUCK RENTALS
CDL Road Test Truck Rental Package – $1,000
Truck + ELDT + Test Preparation for Your MVA Skills Test
If you already have your CDL learner's permit and basic driving skills but need a reliable truck and final preparation for your MVA road test, this package is for you.
Our Truck Rental Package provides a well-maintained tractor-trailer for your skills test, plus Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) certification if you still need it.
What's Included:
Use of a training tractor-trailer on the day of your scheduled MVA skills test
ELDT theory certification (if you don't already have it)
Pre-test practice session including pre-trip inspection, in-cab and air brake checks, backing maneuvers and basic controls
Guidance on what to expect at the MVA testing site
Support with paperwork and scheduling details as needed
Requirements:
Valid CDL learner's permit
Scheduled test date and MVA location (Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Easton, Waldorf, etc.)
DOT Medical Card (if required for your test)
ENDORSEMENT
CDL Endorsement Training – $300
Hazmat • Passenger • School Bus (Online ELDT Theory)
Boost your earning potential and expand your job options with CDL endorsements. Gear Up CDL Training offers FMCSA-compliant online Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) courses for popular endorsements.
What's Included:
Hazmat (H)
Hazardous materials regulations, placarding, security awareness, loading/unloading safety.
Passenger (P)
Safe passenger transport, loading and unloading, on-board communication, emergency procedures.
School Bus (S)
Specialized safety requirements for school buses, student management, crossing procedures, loading zones.
Requirements:
100% online ELDT theory modules
Meets FMCSA requirements for Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements
Study at your own pace, on your own device
Completion records submitted to the Training Provider Registry
ENDORSEMENT
CDL Endorsement Training – $300
Hazmat • Passenger • School Bus (Online ELDT Theory)
Boost your earning potential and expand your job options with CDL endorsements. Gear Up CDL Training offers FMCSA-compliant online Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) courses for popular endorsements.
What's Included:
Hazmat (H)
Hazardous materials regulations, placarding, security awareness, loading/unloading safety.
Passenger (P)
Safe passenger transport, loading and unloading, on-board communication, emergency procedures.
School Bus (S)
Specialized safety requirements for school buses, student management, crossing procedures, loading zones.
Requirements:
100% online ELDT theory modules
Meets FMCSA requirements for Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements
Study at your own pace, on your own device
Completion records submitted to the Training Provider Registry
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private One-on-One Driving Lessons – $200/hr
Weekend Sessions for Extra Behind-the-Wheel Practice
For students who want additional time behind the wheel or very focused coaching, we offer private one-on-one CDL driving lessons.
These sessions are held on weekends and are tailored to your specific needs – whether that's backing practice, shifting, test maneuver refreshers, or building general confidence in traffic.
Ideal For:
Students preparing for their skills test who want extra practice
Drivers who trained elsewhere but want a refresher before returning to trucking
Nervous drivers who learn better in a one-on-one environment
Graduates who want to sharpen particular skills (e.g., backing or city driving)
Session Details:
Rate: $200 per hour
Weekend availability only (Saturday & Sunday)
Customized lesson plan based on your goals
Use of our training vehicle and yard
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private One-on-One Driving Lessons – $200/hr
Weekend Sessions for Extra Behind-the-Wheel Practice
For students who want additional time behind the wheel or very focused coaching, we offer private one-on-one CDL driving lessons.
These sessions are held on weekends and are tailored to your specific needs – whether that's backing practice, shifting, test maneuver refreshers, or building general confidence in traffic.
Ideal For:
Students preparing for their skills test who want extra practice
Drivers who trained elsewhere but want a refresher before returning to trucking
Nervous drivers who learn better in a one-on-one environment
Graduates who want to sharpen particular skills (e.g., backing or city driving)
Session Details:
Rate: $200 per hour
Weekend availability only (Saturday & Sunday)
Customized lesson plan based on your goals
Use of our training vehicle and yard
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
Tell us your goal and we'll recommend the best path – permit prep, full Class A, endorsements, truck rental, or private lessons.
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
Tell us your goal and we'll recommend the best path – permit prep, full Class A, endorsements, truck rental, or private lessons.
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