About Us
We’ve helped thousands of students start new careers as truck drivers. Our students learn on the biggest training facility in Illinois and get hired by top trucking companies.
Our Story
Real Training for Real Careers
We train people to become professional truck drivers in the Chicago area. Our school has three locations: Addison, Elgin, and West Chicago. We teach Class A and Class B CDL training in English, Spanish, and Polish.
What makes us different? We have the largest CDL training facility in Illinois—275,000 square feet. That means more space for you to practice. We have the lowest prices in the Chicagoland area, and most people finish in 4 weeks. 99% of our students pass the CDL test on their first try.
When you finish training, we help you get hired. Over 90% of our graduates find jobs with trucking companies. We’ve trained thousands of drivers, and we know how to help you succeed.
Our Journey
How We Got Here
2018
Alpha Truck Driving School Opens in Addison
2019
First 1,000 Students Graduate
2021
Facility Expansion to 275,000 Square Feet
2023
Second Classroom Opens in Elgin
2024
5,000th Student Graduates
Why Become a Truck Driver?
The Work Is Here and It Pays
Metro Chicago moves more freight than anywhere else in the country. Employers post 237,600 driver openings nationwide every year. The pay is steady and you can train in four weeks.
Chicago Moves America’s Freight
Half of all intermodal trains in the country pass through metro Chicago. One quarter of all US freight trains do too.
The region holds 1.1 billion square feet of industrial space. More than 63,000 truck drivers already work here.
That freight is not moving somewhere else. You train where the work already is.
237,600 Driving Jobs Open Every Year
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks driver demand. It projects 237,600 openings each year through 2034.
Many open because drivers retire or move to other work. The field is also adding 89,300 jobs over the decade.
More than 2.2 million people already drive for a living. Get your CDL and you can be ready in four weeks.
New English Rules Took Effect in 2025
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires CDL drivers to read and speak English. You must understand road signs, talk with the public, and answer officers.
Since June 25, 2025, officers have pulled thousands of drivers off the road. Fail the check and you cannot drive until you pass.
Alpha teaches in English and supports you in Spanish and Polish. You leave ready for the road and the inspection.
What Chicago Drivers Earn
Tractor trailer drivers nationwide earn a median of $57,440 a year. Chicago pays above that. Federal wage data for the Chicago metro puts the average at $62,320.
Class A drivers here earn roughly $57,000 to $89,000. Class B drivers earn $43,000 to $55,000.
Chicago’s top earning Class A drivers clear $95,000. Endorsements and specialty routes get you there faster.
We Help You Get Hired
Training is only half the job. Alpha works with carriers across the region. We connect you with the ones hiring.
You finish with options, not guesswork. Our staff learns what you want. Then we help you pick the right fit.
The help does not stop at your first job. Come back anytime you want a better route or more pay.
Your CDL Journey Starts Here
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