Quick Facts

• Location: Rigby, Idaho
• Address: 153 N 3850 E, Rigby, ID 83442
• Phone: 208-806-4550
• School Type: Private CDL / Commercial Driver Training School
• Programs Offered: Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B Passenger
• Training Style: Classroom, simulator, training-yard and road instruction
• Program Length: Comprehensive program includes 100 hours
• Tuition Range: Contact school for current tuition; payment plans advertised from $500 down
• Class Options: Weekday and weekend/appointment availability
• Training Yard: 5-acre training yard
• Career Services: Lifetime job-placement assistance advertised
• Website: Official Website

Overview

Driving Academy’s Rigby campus provides Class A, Class B and Class B Passenger CDL training. Students receive a combination of classroom education and practical commercial-driving preparation designed to prepare them for the written and road portions of the CDL licensing process.

One of the campus’s notable training features is its 5-acre practice yard. Students also use commercial-driving simulators before and alongside hands-on vehicle training.

Programs Offered

Class A CDL

Class A training prepares students for combination commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers.

Class B CDL

Class B training prepares students for qualifying heavy single-unit vehicles, including many box trucks and delivery trucks.

Class B Passenger

The Class B Passenger program prepares students to operate qualifying vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including certain school, city and tour buses. Applicable endorsement requirements apply.

Training Options

The comprehensive Rigby program provides approximately 100 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction.

Practical training includes:

• Vehicle inspection
• Basic vehicle-control skills
• Parking maneuvers
• Proper road-driving techniques
• Simulator practice

Students who already have their commercial learner’s permit can select training focused more heavily on practical road-test preparation.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

The Rigby campus does not publish a fixed total tuition amount on its current program page. Payment plans are advertised with starting down payments of $500.

Students should obtain the complete cost of their chosen training package before enrolling.

Why Students Choose This School

• Class A and Class B training
• Passenger CDL preparation
• 100-hour comprehensive program
• 5-acre training yard
• Commercial-driving simulators
• Flexible scheduling
• Payment plans
• Lifetime job-placement assistance

Career Opportunities

Depending on the CDL and endorsements earned, graduates may pursue work as tractor-trailer drivers, local or regional truck drivers, delivery drivers, commercial vehicle operators and passenger/bus drivers.

Enrollment Tips

Students should choose their CDL class based on the type of vehicle they intend to operate. Applicants interested in passenger transportation should also determine which state and federal endorsements will be required for their intended job.

Bottom Line

Driving Academy’s Rigby campus offers Class A, Class B and passenger CDL training with a 5-acre training yard, simulators and hands-on road preparation. Its comprehensive program combines classroom education with practical experience for students preparing to enter commercial-driving careers.