Driving Academy
Driving Academy is a truck driving school serving Tucson, AZ.
About Driving Academy
Driving Academy is a truck driving school serving Tucson, Arizona, with training programs for people working toward a commercial driver's license. The Tucson location offers instruction for Class A, Class B, and Class B+P licenses, combining classroom learning with hands on practice. Its stated goal is to help students build the knowledge and driving skills needed to pursue work in the trucking and commercial transportation fields.
The school offers several paths through CDL training. Class A instruction is designed for operating vehicles over 26,000 pounds with trailers over 10,000 pounds. Class B training focuses on commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds with trailers under 10,000 pounds, including box trucks and delivery trucks. The Class B+P option adds a passenger endorsement for vehicles that transport 16 or more passengers, such as school, city, or tour buses. Driving Academy also provides classroom courses for the CDL permit written test, as well as yard and road training for the CDL road test.
Students can choose from full courses, half courses, and a program the school calls Guaranteed CDL Training. The full courses combine classroom instruction and behind the wheel practice for students beginning their CDL preparation. Half courses are intended for people who already have their CDL permit and concentrate on road test preparation. Training may include vehicle inspection, basic skills, parking maneuvers, and proper road driving techniques. The guaranteed program includes more than 100 hours of training and classroom instruction, multiple chances to pass the CDL tests, vehicle use for practice, and unlimited road test attempts.
Instruction takes place through classroom study, realistic simulator sessions, and practical training on a two acre yard and local roads. The school describes its instructors as experienced and certified, with a focus on guiding students through each stage of the process. The Tucson program also offers flexible scheduling, with classes available seven days a week and training options that include nights and weekends. Driving Academy says payment plans can be tailored to a student's budget, and it advertises a starting option of $500 down. The school also offers free lifetime job placement assistance after graduation.
Driving Academy's history began with its founder, Jonathan, who wanted to provide quality CDL training in his area and help students work toward a flexible career. His work with a team of associates developed into Driving Academy, which expanded to locations across the United States. The Tucson school is identified as the company's ninth location. In Tucson, the facility includes a training yard, advanced simulators, and instruction available in English, with Spanish language service noted by the school. Prospective students can contact the Tucson team to learn which license class and course format fit their situation, including options for those who already hold a permit or need a complete course from the beginning.