Tacoma, Washington (WA)
New Sound Trucking School
Overview
New Sound Truck Driving School is the only CDL program in Tacoma, WA, with an active trucking company on-site. Training at our location allows you to observe a live dispatch terminal in action, giving you a clear understanding of how driver managers coordinate with professionals nationwide. You will also have the opportunity to speak directly with working drivers as they come and go, gaining practical insights into daily life on the road. Upon graduation, you will be fully prepared to launch your career in the trucking industry.
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Tenure: 2022 Languages: English, Spanish
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CDL A
Week 1: 40 Hours TotalClassroom Instruction / Online tuition. Week 2: 40 Hours TotalLab/Range/Observation: Pre-Trip inspection, familiarization of the equipment, shifting, backing, coupling, speed management. Backing Combination Vehicle: Parallel line backing, Straight backing, and 90 degree backing. Proficiency (behind the wheel): Coupling and uncoupling. Mirrors, braking, shifting (up and down). Week 3: 40 Hours TotalLab/Range/Observation: Pre-trip inspection, shifting, mapping, log books, parking, axle weights, bridge weights.Backing Combination Vehicle: Parallel line backing, Straight backing, and 90 degree backing. Street Driving: Flat land driving, starting on grade, extreme right turns, use of mirrors. Week 4: 40 Hours TotalStreet Driving: Flat land and grade driving.Lab/Range/Observation: Pre-trip inspection, left turns, intersections, mirrors, chaining up tractor and drag chain.Backing Combination Vehicle: Parallel line backing, Straight backing, and 90 degree backing. Proficiency (behind the wheel): Road driving, highway, intersections, and railroad crossings. Docking.Washington State requires a total of 160 hours of instruction and practical driving to take the Class A CDL test. The instruction is broken down as follows: Classroom/Online: 40 Hours Range/Road: 120 Hours
$4000
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CDL B
Week 1: 40 Hours TotalClassroom Instruction / Online tuition.Lab/Range/Observation: Pre-Trip inspection, familiarization of the equipment, shifting, backing, coupling, speed management.Backing Combination Vehicle: Parallel line backing, Straight backing, and 90 degree backing. Proficiency (behind the wheel): Mirrors, braking, shifting (up and down). Week 2: 40 Hours TotalClassroom Instruction: Washington State Commercial Driving Handbook, vehicle safety, vehicle control systems, Pre-trip inspections, log books. Weights and measures, hours of service, and DOL regulations. CDL knowledge & preparation/ testing.Street Driving: Street driving, highway, and intersections.Lab/Range/Observation: Pre-Trip inspection, familiarization of the equipment, shifting, backing, coupling, speed management.Backing Combination Vehicle: Parallel line backing, Straight backing, and 90 degree backing. 8 Hours Proficiency (behind the wheel): Road driving, highway, intersections, and railroad crossings. Proper use of mirrorsWashington State requires a total of 80 hours of instruction and practical driving to take the Class B CDL test. The instruction is broken down as follows: Classroom/Online: 40 Hours Range/Road: 40 Hours
$3000