AAA Academy Training Program & Tuition
AAA Academy Training Program & Tuition
Our Mission:
AAA Academy is committed to providing vocational training to help people obtain their Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and Driving Endorsements from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Our Objectives:
- Through range and behind-the-wheel instruction, student drivers will obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
- Upon licensing, AAA Academy will help the new student driver find employment to enable them to get their initial operating experience and haul commercial loads for compensation.
PROGRAM DISCRIPTION
AAA Academy, LLC provides vocational training to assist students to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Tractor with Trailer in a 4-Week (20 Day) – 150 Clock Hour Program. A Clock Hour is 50 contact minutes per hour. As required the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) meets the minimum regulation requirements as set forth in the Entry-Level Driver Training Regulations 49 CFR 380.353. The curricula will prepare you for the Department of Motor Vehicles CDL oral, skills and practical drive tests. Licensure will qualify you for employment as defined by the US Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification as a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (Labor Code 53-3032).
Student Applicant Admission and Qualification Requirements
Any student, wishing to enroll in AAA Academy’s Class A CDL training program, must meet these qualifications and provide proof of qualification before enrollment.
- NCommercial Learners Permit (CLP). All candidates wishing to attend AAA Academy must first obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) from the Department of Motor Vehicles prior to enrollment.
- NDOT Physical and Drug Screen. Applicants to AAA Academy will be required to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical and Drug test before being accepted into the program. The DOT Physical and Test are mandated by both the FMCSA and the State of California. The Drug Policy is mandated by the FMCSA. AAA Academy is enrolled in a Random Drug testing Consortium.
- NHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education. The possession of a High School, GED or taking an Ability to Benefit Exam has been repealed per AB 607 effective 1/1/2022. AAA Academy, LLC will not admit any student who is obviously unqualified or who does not appear to have a reasonable prospect of completing the program. A student driver must be able to read, write and converse in English. Consequently, all transactions are performed in English only. AAA Academy, LLC does not provide recruitment or training in any other languages.
- NClass B or C Driver License. For a student to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), the Department of Motor Vehicles requires the applicant to have a valid and unrestricted Class B or C License. AAA Academy also requires student applicants to provide an H-6 Ten Year Driver Record form from DMV. In the event a prospective student does not have a Class B or C license or has a poor driving record (for example, a recent DUI or unsafe driving citations), their application will not be accepted.
- NIdentification. The Department of Motor Vehicles requires specific personal documents for an applicant to become a licensed driver. This includes a valid Birth Certificate as well as Driver License, United States passport or California Identification card as well as proof of California residency. If an applicant cannot provide these documents, their application will not be accepted.
For our 2026 AAA Academy School Catalog,
For our 2026 AAA Academy School Catalog, CLICK HERE
(January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Edition)
Tuition
AAA Academy offers Class A, Commercial Drivers License training only. Based on your experience, tuition may vary. Please contact us to review our training and tuition programs.
AAA Academy does not offer financing or financial support for tuition or related expenses.