Quick Facts

• Location: Wilmington, Delaware
• Address: 1300 E 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
• Phone: 302-364-5037
• School Type: Private CDL / Commercial Driver Training School
• Programs Offered: Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Passenger and School Bus Training
• Training Style: Classroom, training-yard and behind-the-wheel instruction
• Program Length: Programs can be completed in as little as 4 weeks; comprehensive training includes 100+ hours
• Tuition Range: Contact school for current tuition; payment plans advertised from $500 down
• Class Options: Day, evening and weekend training
• Languages: English and Spanish instruction/support
• Career Services: Job-placement assistance available
• Website: Official Website

Overview

Driving Academy’s Wilmington campus provides CDL preparation for students pursuing commercial truck and bus-driving careers. Training options include Class A, Class B, Passenger and School Bus preparation.

The school offers multiple levels of training, ranging from shorter preparation for existing permit holders to comprehensive programs with more than 100 hours of training. Driving Academy advertises the possibility of completing CDL preparation in as little as four weeks, depending on the program and student’s progress.

Programs Offered

Class A CDL

Class A training prepares students for combination commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers.

Class B CDL

Class B training prepares students for qualifying heavy single-unit commercial vehicles.

Passenger & School Bus

Passenger and school-bus preparation is available for students interested in commercial passenger transportation. Appropriate CDL classifications and endorsements are required.

Training Options

Unlimited CDL Program

The comprehensive option provides 100+ hours of training and includes CDL permit preparation, behind-the-wheel training and multiple road-test opportunities under the program’s terms.

Full CDL Course

Full Courses include CDL permit preparation and 80+ hours of yard and road training, along with multiple road-test opportunities.

Half CDL Course

Half Courses are designed for students who already hold their commercial learner’s permit. These programs concentrate on pre-trip inspection and road-test preparation and do not include permit preparation.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

The Wilmington campus does not publish one fixed tuition amount for all programs.

Payment plans are advertised beginning with $500 down. Students should request the complete tuition and fee schedule before enrolling because the down payment is not the total program cost.

Why Students Choose This School

• Class A and Class B training
• Passenger and school-bus training
• 100+ hour comprehensive option
• Full and Half Course options
• Training possible in as little as four weeks
• Evening and weekend schedules
• Spanish-language instruction/support
• Payment plans
• Job-placement assistance

Career Opportunities

Depending on CDL class and endorsements, graduates may pursue careers as tractor-trailer drivers, local and regional truck drivers, delivery drivers, commercial vehicle operators, bus drivers and school-bus drivers.

Enrollment Tips

Students who already have a commercial learner’s permit should compare the Half Course with the Full and Unlimited programs before enrolling.

Students interested in passenger or school-bus careers should also verify Delaware’s specific endorsement and employment requirements.

Bottom Line

Driving Academy’s Wilmington campus provides truck and bus CDL preparation with Class A, Class B, passenger and school-bus options. Training ranges from focused road-test preparation to comprehensive 100+ hour programs, with flexible scheduling available throughout the week.