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MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA
Commercial Driver Training Programs
Train in Cummins CNG-Powered Class 8 Heavy-Duty Trucks
We innovate so our students can succeed. Train in modern, clean burning CNG semi-trucks to become a well-trained and professional commercial truck-driver!
If you are looking for a truck driving school in the Los Angeles County area, TGA Truck Driving School - Montebello delivers well-organized and comprehensive commercial driver training programs to help you pursue a career as a professional Class "A" truck driver.
Montebello, California Truck-Driver Programs
CDLPROâ„ Truck-Driver Training Program
• Class "A" License
• Automatic transmission
• Hazardous Materials Endorsement
• Double Trailer
Endorsement
• Tank Endorsement
• 8-weeks / 128 hours
• Financing available
CDLLIFTâ„ Truck-Driver Training Program
• Class "A" License
• Manual transmission
• 10-speed transmission
• Remove an automatic restriction from your current class "A" license
• 2.5-weeks / 10 hours
• One-on-One training
CDLMASTERâ„ Truck-Driver Training Program
• Class "A" License
• Auto & Manual transmissions
• Hazardous Materials Endorsement
• Double & Tank Trailer
Endorsements
• 10-weeks / 160 hours
• Financial Aid available
Montebello Campus Highlights
Train in modern, compressed natural gas (CNG), and industry-like equipment
Streamlined curriculum that helps you successfully pass your DMV road exam
Training programs comply with new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements
There is a great need for licensed commercial Class "A" drivers in today's fast paced and evolving transportation industry. The Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 4% growth in long-haul truck driving jobs between 2022 and 2030.
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Our commercial driver training programs help you obtain a commercial drivers license (A), with the appropriate endorsements (add-ons) that increase your earning potential.
Why obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
Career Services
Career Support & Job Opportunities
We do the homework, so you don't have to! We do everything in our power to set you up for success, during training and beyond graduation. Throughout your educational program you will meet potential employers through live presentations and direct communication with hiring managers and recruiters.
All potential students should be prepared to perform the job duties of a cross-country truck-driver, which provides the adequate experience to transition into Southern California local and/or regional driving positions.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of our CDL training programs, student-graduates will be able to
1. Demonstrate the necessary proficiency to sit and pass the State-administered Commercial Drivers License (CDL) road exam.
2. Transition their newly formed driving skills and credentials into entry-level truck-driver positions.
3. Demonstrate the necessary skills to safely inspect and operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in addition to the job duties required by their new employer.
4. Possess the skill and knowledge to create upward mobility in the trucking industry.
CLP Support
Commercial Learners Permit Training
As part of our structured curriculum, TGA students still enjoy live classroom sessions that cover all the necessary topics necessary to pass their commercial learners permit exams, including General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles.
+ Downey
Private Training Yards
The Montebello, California main campus also utilizes the use of our satellite campus in Downey, California (5 miles away) for hands-on behind-the-wheel training, including inspection training, backing skills and street/highway driving.