Quick Facts

• Location: Pleasantville / Atlantic City Area, New Jersey
• Address: 1000 W Washington Ave, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
• School Type: Private CDL / Truck Driving School
• Programs Offered: Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B Passenger
• Training Style: Classroom, simulator, on-site yard and road training
• Program Length: Comprehensive programs provide 100+ hours of training
• Tuition Range: Driving Academy reports its NJ CDL programs typically cost approximately $3,000–$5,600, depending on training selected
• Payment Plans: Starting with $500 down
• Online Programs Available: Online permit/theory resources; behind-the-wheel training in person
• Financial Assistance: WIOA and other funding may be available to eligible New Jersey students
• Class Options: Day, evening and weekend
• ELDT: FMCSA-approved training provider
• Career Services: Lifetime job-placement assistance
• Website: Official Atlantic City-area campus website

Overview

Driving Academy’s Atlantic City-area school is located in Pleasantville and serves students from Atlantic City, Wildwood, Ocean City, Vineland and surrounding South Jersey communities.

Students can prepare for Class A, Class B and passenger commercial driver’s licenses through a combination of classroom instruction, simulator practice, an on-site training yard and road driving. Comprehensive programs provide more than 100 hours of training.

Programs Offered

Class A CDL

Class A training prepares students for combination vehicles such as tractor-trailers and is commonly used by students entering over-the-road, regional and local trucking careers.

Class B CDL

Class B training prepares students for heavier single-unit commercial vehicles, including certain box trucks, delivery vehicles and vocational trucks.

Class B Passenger

Passenger training is available for students pursuing commercial passenger-driving careers such as school, city or tour bus operation, subject to applicable endorsement requirements.

Training Options

Students can select from comprehensive Guaranteed Training, Full Courses and Half Courses.

Half Courses are particularly useful for students who already hold a CDL permit. Training then focuses on:

• Vehicle inspection
• Basic vehicle-control skills
• Parking maneuvers
• Road driving

The Pleasantville location has an on-site training yard, allowing students to move between classroom and hands-on instruction at the same facility.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

Driving Academy currently states that its New Jersey CDL courses typically cost approximately $3,000 to $5,600, depending on the amount of training and services included. Payment plans are available beginning with $500 down.

Eligible New Jersey students may also be able to use funding through WIOA, unemployment-related workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation or GI Bill benefits, depending on individual eligibility and program approval.

Students should confirm exactly which funding sources apply to the Pleasantville program before enrollment.

Why Students Choose This School

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Passenger CDL preparation
• 100+ hour comprehensive training
• On-site training yard
• Simulator training
• Flexible schedules
• Payment plans
• Potential workforce funding for eligible students
• Lifetime job-placement assistance

Career Opportunities

Depending on CDL class and endorsements, graduates may pursue work as:

• Tractor-Trailer Driver
• Local/Regional Truck Driver
• Delivery Driver
• Straight-Truck Driver
• Bus Driver
• Passenger Transportation Driver

Enrollment Tips

New Jersey students should budget for more than school tuition. State licensing/testing charges and a DOT physical may add to the total cost.

New CDL applicants must also complete required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the applicable CDL skills test.

Bottom Line

Driving Academy’s Atlantic City-area campus provides flexible Class A, Class B and passenger CDL training in Pleasantville. Students have access to classroom instruction, simulators, an on-site training yard and road preparation, with daytime, evening and weekend scheduling available.