What is a class a cDL?

A Class A CDL is the highest commercial driver's license available — and the most in-demand. It qualifies you to operate combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs, including the semi-trucks and tractor-trailers that move the majority of freight across the country. If you want the broadest career options and the highest earning potential in commercial trucking, Class A is where you start.

what you'll learn

Our Class A program is built around real-world readiness, not just passing a test. You'll train on both new and older equipment with a 1:1 truck-to-student ratio, work through our state-of-the-art simulator before hitting the road, and cover everything from pre-trip inspections and basic controls to backing maneuvers, highway driving, and DOT compliance. By the time you sit for your road test, you'll have logged enough seat time to feel confident behind the wheel of any rig a carrier puts in front of you.

how it works

1. Enroll and complete your classroom training and written exams to earn your CDL permit

2. Move to simulator training to build muscle memory and road awareness before live driving

3. Begin yard training — inspections, basic maneuvers, backing

4. Progress to road training on public roads with a certified instructor

5. Schedule and pass your CDL road test — we can often get you a faster date than the MVC

6. Graduate and activate your lifetime job placement support

built around your schedule

Whether you're working full time, raising a family, or just can't commit to a rigid weekday program — we have options. Days, nights, and weekends are all available, and our team will work with you to find a schedule that fits your life. You don't need to put everything on hold to earn your Class A. You just need to start.

why winsor?

Thirty years of experience means we know exactly what carriers are looking for — and we build our graduates to meet that standard from day one. Our instructors are seasoned commercial drivers, not just licensed teachers. Our 1:1 truck ratio means no wasted time. And our lifetime job placement means the relationship doesn't end when you graduate. Companies come back to us because our drivers are ready.