After you graduate from Swift Academy and earn your Class A CDL, take it to the next level with Top Gun! Top Gun is an advanced training program to help make you a safer, better-prepared driver. Drivers will receive high focus practice on all backing and close quarter maneuvers and get paid while doing so. Select students are eligible for Top Gun at participating locations, gaining hands-on experience from the finest instructors in the industry.

HERE'S A WEEK-BY-WEEK BREAKDOWN OF WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Classroom

All the requirements for completion of course and CDL
How to conduct safety inspections of a tractor trailer
How to Couple and Uncouple a trailer to a tractor
How to record your working and non-working time per regulations
Basic Map Reading
Trip Planning with Maps & Log Books
Basic & Safe Truck Operations

Road and Range Weeks

Conducting Thorough Vehicle Inspection
Backing Tractor-Trailers Safely
Maintaining Speed Management
Maintaining Space Management
Visual Searches
Defensive Driving Techniques
Securing Tractor-Trailers
Post Trip Inspections

During our CDL driving school, you'll have ample time in the cab and behind the wheel. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, and our highly skilled professional instructors, you'll also get the personalized attention and guidance you need to help you become a safe and capable driver. This way, after graduation, you can feel confident in earning your CDL and start your driving career knowing that you can handle whatever lies ahead.

With more than 50 years of experience in transportation, we know what it takes to become a safe driver with a career you can be proud of. If you're ready to start school for your CDL, call 866-437-3050 to speak with an advisor, or apply online in just minutes. With 9 Swift Academy locations and even more partner CDL license schools across the country, it's easy to get the training you need for the career you want, without having to stray too far from home.

Swift Academy is a proud member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) and select institutions are approved for VA benefits by the state approving agency.

What to Consider when Selecting a CDL School

Hear From Our Drivers