How do I start CDL training?
Book a free consultation. We will review your license goals, schedule, program options, and exactly what documents you need to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about CDL training, requirements, schedules, and cost. Still unsure? The consultation is free.
What are the requirements to enroll?
You must be at least 18, read and write English at a 10th-grade level, pass a DOT physical exam and a 5-panel drug test, and hold a current Class C California driver's license. No prior trucking experience is needed.
Which programs are available?
Class A training on automatic or manual transmission (manual earns an unrestricted license) and Class B training for straight trucks, delivery vehicles, and buses.
How long does training take?
Class A training covers 160 clock hours and Class B covers 120, combining self-paced online theory with hands-on training at the yard. How fast you finish depends on your schedule — students who train full-time have finished in as little as three to five weeks.
How does the classroom portion work?
Theory is delivered online through pre-recorded lessons, presentations, and short quizzes you complete at your own pace. Behind-the-wheel training happens in person at the San Bernardino training yard and on the road.
What areas do you serve?
Right Lane Trucking School serves Rialto, the Inland Empire, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, and nearby Southern California communities.
How much does training cost?
Call us for current tuition, payment options, and what's included. The consultation is free, and we'll walk you through the details before you choose a program.
What is ELDT, and does this training meet the requirement?
ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) is the FMCSA's federally required curriculum for first-time CDL applicants since February 2022. Right Lane's Class A and Class B programs follow the FMCSA ELDT curriculum — both the theory portion and behind-the-wheel training — so your training is built to satisfy the federal requirement before you take the DMV skills test.
Class A vs Class B — which should I choose?
Class A covers combination vehicles like tractor-trailers and opens the widest range of jobs, including long-haul and higher-paying freight. Class B covers single vehicles — box trucks, dump trucks, and buses — and suits local, home-every-night routes. If you want maximum career flexibility, choose Class A; training on a manual transmission also keeps your license free of the automatic-only restriction.
Do you offer payment options?
Ask about payment options during your free consultation — we'll walk through current pricing, what's included, and how other students have handled tuition.
How much do truck drivers make in California?
Pay varies by freight type, route, and experience. New CDL holders in Southern California commonly start around $50,000–$65,000 a year, and experienced or specialized drivers (hazmat, tanker, owner-operators) earn well above that. Class A licenses generally unlock the higher-paying lanes.
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