How much do CDL Drivers make?

Currently the job market is experiencing a CDL driver shortage. The worst one since late 90’s. This has driven the pay of Commercial Drivers to increase significantly. Chicagoland area truck driver salary is in a range of $53,000 to $69,000 annually according to a local recruiting agencies. Alpha Truck Driving School offers a complete CDL training that will open a gateway to your new career.

Can I get a CDL job with a criminal record?

A criminal record does not disqualify you from obtaining a CDL job. Please call our consultants at 630-628-1111 for more information.

How does the CDL training look like?

Alpha Truck Driving School will prepare you for your written exam with a classroom instruction. Once you will obtain CDL learners permit your education will be focused on the safety inspection of the commercial tractor trailer, proper trip plaining techniques and safety techniques. Upon satisfactory completion of said subject a student will move onto driving range training. Driving training involves 20 hours of practice behind the wheel on local streets and interstate roads, 20 hours of range training and 20 hours of observation.

Are additional endorsements included in the price of the course?

YES, we can provide the knowledge to pass additional endorsements, all you need to do is pay the Secretary of State fee. Alpha Truck Driving School DOES NOT CHARGE EXTRA FOR ADDITIONAL ENDORSMENT.

How old do you have to be to obtain CDL license?

Driver must be at least 18 years of age to drive a commercial motor vehicle within state lines, operator must be at least 21 years of age to drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines. You also need to be 21 years old to transport hazardous materials or passengers.

What is a CDL class A license?

Class A CDL is a Commercial Driver’s License that allows you to drive any combination vehicle of in access of 26,000 pounds. A combination vehicle is a vehicle that has a pulling unit and a trailer or trailers (driver must have appropriate endorsements). Class A CDL is the highest category of a driver’s licenses and allows the holder to operate smaller vehicles (class B or class C).

What are the endorsements on a CDL?

Endorsements are required to haul certain types of cargo or to drive a combination vehicle with more than one trailer. Available endorsements are: passenger endorsement – to drive a bus, hazardous material endorsement – to allow transporting hazardous materials in the amount requiring placards, tanker endorsement, double-triple trailers. In order to obtain an endorsement on the CDL license a series of tests must be taken – mostly written. Passenger endorsement also requires an over the road test – driving a bus. Hazardous materials (Hazmat) endorsement requires to go through the background screening.

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The Alpha CDL School

Alpha Truck Driving School is a prestige CDL school servicing the Chicago Metropolitan area. We are professionals in providing specialized instructional training programs designed to prepare students in obtaining their commercial driver’s license (CDL).

In the Chicago land region and surrounding suburbs, a truck driver’s salary ranges from $53,000 to $69,000 annually, according to local recruiting agencies. Currently, the job market is experiencing a huge shortage, making new drivers a hot and scarce commodity. Alpha Truck Driving School offers a complete CDL training that will open a gateway to a new and prosperous career.

⭐ You will be in HIGH DEMAND upon graduation

⭐ Flexible payment options

⭐ Multiple tuition options available

⭐ One on one training

⭐ Experienced, professional, and dedicated instructors

TRAINING THE ENTIRE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA

The Chicago Metropolitan area, also known as simply Chicagoland is a large metro area within the United States.

Housing more than six million full and part-time employees, the Chicago Metro Area is home to a large number of drivers who work in all types of industries, especially the trucking industry.

The city itself employs more than 300,000 professional drivers; and with an estimated population of over 9 million individuals, that means almost 10% of the entire city workforce could be classified as a CDL driver or automotive technician.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much do CDL Drivers make?

Currently the job market is experiencing a CDL driver shortage. The worst one since late 90’s. This has driven the pay of Commercial Drivers to increase significantly. Chicagoland area truck driver salary is in a range of $53,000 to $69,000 annually according to a local recruiting agencies. Alpha Truck Driving School offers a complete CDL training that will open a gateway to your new career.
Can I get a CDL job with a criminal record?
How does the CDL training look like?

Alpha Truck Driving School will prepare you for your written exam with a classroom instruction. Once you will obtain CDL learners permit your education will be focused on the safety inspection of the commercial tractor trailer, proper trip plaining techniques and safety techniques. Upon satisfactory completion of said subject a student will move onto driving range training. Driving training involves 20 hours of practice behind the wheel on local streets and interstate roads, 20 hours of range training and 20 hours of observation.
Are additional endorsements included in the price of the course?
How old do you have to be to obtain CDL license?
What is a CDL class A license?

Class A CDL is a Commercial Driver’s License that allows you to drive any combination vehicle of in access of 26,000 pounds. A combination vehicle is a vehicle that has a pulling unit and a trailer or trailers (driver must have appropriate endorsements). Class A CDL is the highest category of a driver’s licenses and allows the holder to operate smaller vehicles (class B or class C).
What are the endorsements on a CDL?

Endorsements are required to haul certain types of cargo or to drive a combination vehicle with more than one trailer. Available endorsements are: passenger endorsement – to drive a bus, hazardous material endorsement – to allow transporting hazardous materials in the amount requiring placards, tanker endorsement, double-triple trailers. In order to obtain an endorsement on the CDL license a series of tests must be taken – mostly written. Passenger endorsement also requires an over the road test – driving a bus. Hazardous materials (Hazmat) endorsement requires to go through the background screening.

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Why Choose Alpha?

At Alpha CDL School, we strive to go above and beyond, equipping our students with the tools necessary to obtain the job of their dreams.

Our team understands the complexities of everyday life and the difficulties of transitioning careers. For that reason, we work on your schedule. At Alpha, our students have the luxury of:

⭐ Training on our 275,000 sq. ft. facility. Biggest lot in the state of Illinois

⭐ One of a kind, state of the art driving simulator

⭐ Instructors and staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and multi-lingual

⭐ BEST prices in the region

⭐ Free endorsements during training or after graduation

ONLY THING HOLDING YOU BACK IS…YOU

• Flexible Payment Options • Flexible Training Schedule

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