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Drive Toward a New Career, CDL Training at Penn Commercial

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Looking for a career that offers freedom, flexibility, and strong earning potential, commercial truck driving might be the path for you, and Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is here to help you get behind the wheel. With CDL training available at our Washington campus, Penn Commercial makes it easier than ever to start your journey in commercial driving. 

Why Choose Penn Commercial for CDL Training? 

Penn Commercial’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program provides both classroom instruction and hands-on training to prepare students for a career in the trucking industry. You’ll learn essential skills such as maneuvering, backing, turning, shifting, highway driving, inner-city driving, rural backroad driving, and vehicle inspection, all focused on safety, professionalism, and competence on the road.  

Our experienced instructors offer personalized feedback and instruction for real-world driving conditions, helping students prepare to take the Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License exam and begin working in this in-demand field. 

Program Options and Training Length 

Penn Commercial’s CDL training is designed to fit a variety of schedules and learning needs. At the Washington campus, you can choose from: 

  • Daytime classes, which can be completed in as little as five weeks 
  • Evening options, completed in just ten weeks 
  • Weekend formats, that extend the training to eleven weeks 

All schedule options include classroom learning and behind-the-wheel training with real 10-speed International trucks, and total training meets our required 200 hours of instruction to ensure comprehensive preparation.  

What You’ll Receive 

Graduates of Penn Commercial’s CDL program will be eligible to take the Pennsylvania CDL examinations required for: 

  • Class A general knowledge and combination vehicle licenses 
  • Tanker endorsement 
  • Removal of automatic transmission restriction 
  • Air brake restriction lifted 

No simulators — just real, hands-on CDL training. Students gain experience on public roads, skills pads, and in a variety of traffic and weather conditions. We also schedule your third-party CDL test for you, and it takes place right here on campus. 

Career Support and Outcomes 

Graduates can take advantage of career services support, including employer connections and job search guidance to help launch their career into entry-level professional driving roles.  

Get Started Today 

Whether you’re new to driving or looking for a career change, Penn Commercial’s CDL training program offers a clear path to a stable, in-demand profession. Classes are forming now in Washington and for Westmoreland County students. Please email pcadmissions@penncommercial.edu for more information and to apply! 

Learn more about CDL training at our Washington campus: https://penncommercial.edu/programs/cdl-training-pennsylvania/

Explore the CDL Program for Westmoreland County students: https://penncommercial.edu/programs/cdl-westmoreland/