Get a promising truck driver profession
Earn up to $100,000 per year
Individual tutoring “Start CDL Training” your first step towards a driver’s career
7 years
Experienced team of instructors working since 2015
6,727
Students were trained and received their CDL
100%
Guaranteed employment upon successful completion of training
ELDT it is an Entry Level Driver Training, which will be mandatory for everyone who:
- Gets their CDL Class A or B for the first time
- Upgrades their CDL from Class B to Class A
- Gets endorsements to their CDL, like Hazmat, school bus or passenger transport.
After completing ELDT, the Entry Level Driver Training, a student will get a certificate that will go into FMCSA record, which means if a student didn’t complete the ELDT - they will not be allowed to get a CDL.
Start CDL Training is an ELDT provider. We have included ELDT in the learning process. You can also complete the ELDT without a training course and receive your CDL with Start CDL Training.
Learning stages
Pre-trip inspection
Preparation before trip, the study of the components, the structure of the truck, the structure of the air brake system.
Forward and Backward Driving
Driving forward and backwards
Offset / Parallel parking
Parallel parking in both directions
Alley Dock Parking
Reverse parking at 90 degrees
City driving
City driving
Internal exam
Passing an internal exam. OnlineModel test and practice
Final Exam
Examination at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Automatic gearbox
- 4 weeks
- Flexible schedule
- Individual approach
After training on an automatic transmission, your driver’s license will show a prohibition on driving a commercial vehicle with a manual transmission!
Manual gearbox
- 4 weeks
- Flexible schedule
- Individual approach
After the course on mechanics, you will be able to drive a car with any type of gearbox.
Hourly course
- Unlimited time
- Convenient schedule
- Individual approach
The course for professional drivers for upgrades or license renewal.
Our team
Gene Moik
Co-Founder
Has a Class A CDL since 2014. Gene is not only an experienced driver, but also a good teacher with a creative approach to work. Easily finds a common language with students, regardless of their age, origin and affluence.
Vasyl Kushnir
Co-Founder
CDL Class A has had since 2011. Vasyl is a dedicated leader. Thanks to his experience and desire for self-development, he manages to find effective solutions to non-trivial problems. Vasyl manages staff, organizes advertising campaigns and events, helps Start CDL Training to attract new customers.
Natella Garushyants
General Manager
Natella is smart and thoughtful. There is no task that she’s not able to handle. Natella will easily answer any and all questions about studying at the school or or obtaining the CDL, and will gladly help with paperwork, housing, payments and much more. Responsibility is a big part of her character. Responsible approach to business and respect towards the principles – that’s her
Angelica Nosova
Manager
Thanks to her bright nature Angelica easily connects to any student and creates a warm friendly atmosphere in the office and at the school. She is always there to discuss all the details and nuances of the study process at the school and expand on positive and negative sides of truck driving career.
Olesya Dalivska
Customer Support Specialist
Started working with Start CDL from May 2021. Olesya assists each new person to become a student giving all needed info through the phone or at the office to make the process of getting CDL smooth, easy and understandable. She is always smiling and open-hearted.
Lana Svinin
Customer Support Specialist
Will welcome you in to the training center with a smile. Always will try to answer all of your question regarding the process of taking ELDT and getting your CDL from the start to the end of your training process.
Natallia Yurchuk
Front desk
One of the employees who first the potential and new students. She also accompanies students throughout their time at the center, managing with their study schedule.
Anastasiia Guchak
Front desk
Always smiling, sociable and helping our students to study, doing all from the first steps till the final, when you receive your CDL. Eager to help with all questions and difficulties, registration questions, appointments for driving and others.
Kulaga Olya
Digital/SMM
Promotion of the brand in social networks and other online platforms.
Valentyna Bordus
Content manager/SEO
Researching, editing and publishing news and entertaining content on the website. SEO content optimization.
FAQ
How to get a CDL?
To start training, you will need the following documents:
You will need confirmation of your legal status. This may be citizenship, green card, or a work permit in the United States (work authorization, work visa). The following documents have to be valid and not expired.
Valid driver’s license (class C)
Medical card (Physical DOT card).
Truck Driving Permit (Learner’s Permit)
You can start training with a driver’s license and permit out of any state. After passing the exam in DMV, we will enter your data into a single federal system, and within 10-14 working days, you will receive your CDL by mail. In some states, you must come in person to get a CDL.
How to find a job after getting a CDL?
Our main goal is to get students to start working immediately after passing the exam and getting your CDL.
Start CDL Training stuff is always welcoming new students and gladly work with you until you graduate to a professional CDL driver! With us, you can easily get the necessary knowledge and skills to get your CDL and start your way to a high paying commercial driver career!
In what language the exam and training usually conducted?
In 90% of the states, the exam is in English. In California, Washington, and Pennsylvania, you can take the PERMIT test in other languages, including Spanish, Russian, and Polish. In our center, classes are mainly in English and Russian.
There are also PRI TRIP studying material in Ukrainian, Georgian, Uzbek, Polish, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish.
How long does the training take?
The preparation for the exam will take you about a month.
We want to make sure that every student gets the necessary time that he needs before he/she is ready for the final exam (DMV), so even if you are not confident in your abilities at any of the stages of training, you will continue your training until you ready.
Our students can study and improve their skills and confidence as much as they need. There is no time limit for the course or deadlines.
Our training center is different from the rest. We are responsible for your skills. Therefore we are ready to provide you with the maximum opportunities for their improvement.
We offer a flexible schedule that will allow you to keep working at your current job and continue training to get your CDL. With us, you are guaranteed to get the necessary knowledge, skills, and gain confidence before the exam.
Students from other states.
For all students from other states, we offer inexpensive hostel just a three-minute walk from our training center.
What to expect from this training program?
In accordance with the program, your training will be divided into seven stages. So what exactly will you learn at Start CDL Training?
Pre-trip inspection – preparation before departure, an inspection of truck and trailer, air brake system inspection, and air brake test.
1. Backing
2. Parallel parking to both sides(left to right and right to left)
3. Alley dock parking
4. City driving
5. Pre-test (Passing an internal exam)
6. Examination at the DMV (final exam)
What training programs do we offer?
Our training center offers three training programs to choose from:
CDL automatic gearbox (restricted to operating auto ONLY).
CDL manual gearbox (no restriction auto and manual).
Hourly course for professional drivers to upgrade from auto to manual or renew their CDL.
Important! After completing the auto transmission course and exam, your driver’s license will be restricted to driving a commercial vehicle with an automatic transmission ONLY!
After completing a manual course can drive a commercial vehicle with any gearbox.
How to sign up for training?
You will need to fill out a form.
After filling out the form, our manager will contact you to confirm the information and set the date of the first lesson. Make sure to double-check the information you entered.
School location
2605 US-130, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077,
License # 000379
Training yard location
1920 Rowland St, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
CDL testing site
9300 Ashton rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Working hours
From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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