• Obtain a Ten Year DMV printout (H6 at DMV)

If the applicant has any DUI convictions or more than three moving violations he/she must meet with the American Truck School, LLC director so that a determination, on an individual basis, can be made concerning the admittance into this training program


• Submit a ten-year verifiable work history



• Disclose any felony or misdemeanor convictions



• Report any Worker’s Compensation claims in the last three years, and any back or neck problems



• Possess a California License, and a Class A Learner’s permit, or an approved transfer of license application

We will assist potential students with study guides for the Class A Learner’s permit test


• Be at least 18 years of age. Minimum age for interstate drivers is 21



• Pass a NIDA 5 Drug Screen Test



• Pass an Admissions Test



• Pass a DOT Physical

4-Week Program
The 4-week course provides 160 hours of training. One week of this time is spent learning the DOT Rules & Regulations, Log Book Hours of Service, Air Brakes and completing all CDL Endorsement testing. The remaining 3 weeks is divided between skills practice in the truck and behind the wheel driving.


6-Week Program
The 6-week course provides 240 hours of training, 80 extra hours of time in the tractor driving and doing skills practice. One week of this time is spent learning the DOT Rules & Regulations, Log Book Hours of Service, Air Brakes and completing all CDL Endorsement testing. The remaining 5 weeks is divided between skills practice in the truck and behind the wheel driving.