Class A CDL Training – Tractor-Trailer & Heavy Truck Course
Start your professional driving career with our Class A CDL Training program at Camino Real Truck Driving School. Our dedicated 180-hour course is designed for individuals who want to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License to operate tractor-trailers, big rigs, and other heavy-duty combination vehicles.
Whether you’re new to commercial driving or aiming to upgrade, this Class A training provides classroom instruction, hands-on yard work, and real road experience to ensure you pass both written and driving exams. Located in La Puente, CA, Camino Real is your gateway to a trucking career.
Course Overview
Our Class A CDL Training is structured into a 180-hour, 8-week program aligned with California DMV standards. It strengthens your knowledge, skills, and confidence for heavy-vehicle operation, safety, and compliance. By the end, you’ll be ready to take the CDL written and road exams for Class A.
8 week, 180 hour Tractor-Trailer course.
Course Breakdown
Class A CDL Training – Learn to operate tractor-trailers and heavy combination vehicles, with in-depth instruction on truck handling, safety procedures, pre-trip inspections, and over-the-road driving.
Hands-On Driving Experience – Train in real trucks with certified instructors, practicing essential maneuvers such as shifting, coupling/uncoupling, and backing.
Classroom & Written Preparation – Study CDL knowledge topics including air brakes, logbooks, and federal/state safety regulations.
Exam Preparation – Comprehensive practice for the California DMV written, yard, and road exams to ensure you’re fully prepared.
Job Placement Assistance – Ongoing support and connections to local and national trucking companies looking for Class A CDL drivers.
Classroom – Week 1
| Day 1-3 | General Knowledge Study Guide Air Break Study Guide Passenger Study Guide Class C Study Guide |
| Day 4 | D.O.T. Physical & Drug Test Test Review on General Knowledge Air Brakes, Combination and Class C |
| Day 5 | Map Reading Class Log Book Class Hazardous Material, Tankers, Doubles/Triples Study Guide DMV Written Exam |
Yard Skills – Week 2-5
| Week 2 | Yard Orientation Pre-Trip Inspection Walk Around Inspection Air Brake Inspection |
| Week 3, 4 & 5 | Double Clutching Gear Shifting Forward Stopping Coupling and Uncoupling Straight Line Backing Alley Docking Parallel parking Offset back right & Offset Back left Use of side Mirrors |
On the Road – Week 6-8
| Week 6-7 | Defensive Driving Following Distance Right Turns Left Turns Lane Changing Entering & Exiting Freeways Reaction to Hazards |
| Week 8 | DMV Testing (Pre-Trip, Yard & Road) |
Total Number of Hours Completed – 180 Hours
YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS STARTS HERE:
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info@crschool.com
(626) 968-9135
13674 East Valley Boulevard,
La Puente, CA 91746
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