Gear Up CDL Training Terms of Service

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.

SMS Messaging Terms & Compliance

1. Program Description: This messaging program sends appointment confirmation and reminder messages to customers who have booked an appointment with Gear Up CDL Training through our website, or via our scheduling forms, and have explicitly opted in to receive SMS notifications. Opt-in is collected via web forms with a dedicated checkbox for SMS consent. Messages include scheduling confirmations, appointment reminders, rescheduling updates, and customer support communications.

2. Cancellation Instructions: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Simply text "STOP" to the same number that sent you messages. Upon sending "STOP," we will confirm your unsubscribe status via SMS. Following this confirmation, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. To rejoin, sign up as you did initially, and we will resume sending SMS messages to you.

3. Support Information: If you experience issues with the messaging program, reply with the keyword "HELP" for more assistance, or reach out directly to [email protected] or call +1 (240) 204-4024 during business hours.

4. Carrier Liability: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

5. Message & Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies based on your service usage and appointment schedule. For questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.

6. Supported Carriers: Our SMS program works with all major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and most regional carriers.

7. Age Restriction: You must be 18 years or older to participate in our SMS program.

8. Privacy Policy: For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and CTIA guidelines, regarding the use of SMS communications.

General Terms

This website (the "Site") is owned and operated by Gear Up CDL Training ("COMPANY," "we" or "us"). By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and to use the Site in accordance with these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections of the Site or to products and services available through the Site or from Gear Up CDL Training.

Accessing the Site, in any manner, whether automated or otherwise, constitutes use of the Site and your agreement to be bound by these Terms of Service.

We reserve the right to change these Terms of Service or to impose new conditions on the use of the Site from time to time, in which case we will post the revised Terms of Service on this website. By continuing to use the Site after we post any such changes, you accept the Terms of Service, as modified.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Limited License to You

This Site and all the materials available on the Site are the property of Gear Up CDL Training and/or our affiliates or licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Site is provided solely for your personal non-commercial use.

You may not use the Site or the materials available on the Site in a manner that constitutes an infringement of our rights or that has not been authorized by us.

Unless explicitly authorized, you may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any material from the Site. However, you may download and/or print one copy of individual pages for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.

Your License to Us

By posting or submitting any material (including comments, blog entries, social media posts, photos, and videos) to us via the Site, internet groups, or other digital venues, you represent that you own the material or have obtained the necessary permissions. You grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, modify, transmit, sell, exploit, create derivative works from, distribute, and publicly perform or display such material.

Disclaimers

Throughout the Site, we may provide links and pointers to Internet sites maintained by third parties. Our linking to such third-party sites does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of such sites or the information, products, or services offered on or through the sites.

The information, products, and services offered on or through the Site are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Indemnification

You agree at all times to indemnify and hold harmless Gear Up CDL Training, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from any claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to your breach of any obligation, warranty, or representation under these Terms of Service.

Online Commerce

Certain sections of the Site may allow you to purchase products and services from third-party vendors. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, or any other aspect of these products and services. If you make a purchase from a third party linked through the Site, the information obtained during your visit, including payment information, may be collected by both the merchant and us.

Your participation in any dealings with third-party vendors is solely between you and the third party. Gear Up CDL Training shall not be responsible for any loss or damage incurred as a result of such dealings.

Registration & Passwords

To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to register and create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities conducted under your account.

If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, notify us immediately at [email protected]. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this obligation.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice, if we determine that you have violated these Terms of Service or engaged in conduct that we deem inappropriate or unlawful. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Site and any content obtained from it.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Gear Up CDL Training operates. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in that jurisdiction.

Changes to Terms of Service

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Gear Up CDL Training
Phone: +1 (240) 204-4024
Email:
[email protected]

By using our website and services, you consent to these Terms of Service.

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.

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

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.

  • Serving the Washington DC Metropolitan Area

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