One of our most important features: only 6 students per class. This means you get to learn how to drive a truck, not stand around and watch others learn. You get the attention you need and deserve to help you become a safe driver. Day classes are designed to teach you how to drive a truck as quickly and safely as possible.
Our day classes are 5 weeks long and run
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
This allows you to continue working while you go to school. With only 7 students per class, you spend time doing, not just watching.
Our evening classes are 8 weeks long and run
Monday through Friday, from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
No matter whether it’s the day or evening class, you will spend the first 40 hours mostly in the classroom preparing to take and pass all of your permit exams, including endorsements for Haz-Mat, double and triple combinations, tankers, and passengers. But you won't be in the classroom the whole time. On the very first day (conditions permitting), you will be in the trucks, learning about them and practicing how to back them.
During the second 40 hours, time is split between the classroom and hands-on experience with the trucks. You will learn to shift while moving forward and control the trailer when backing. The remaining time is spent almost exclusively outside, driving the trucks in the yard and on the road.
The total length of the class is 200 hours. (Most trucking companies require a minimum of 160 hours.) Our classes feature 24 hours spent hands-on in the yard learning skills such as backing, coupling and uncoupling, and pre-trip inspections. You will receive 20 hours of driving instruction behind the wheel of our Kenworth T-600 road trucks. Contact us for more details.
Some schools will tell you that, "The student gets 80 hours of training with the truck." That is the total amount of time the entire class spends "With the truck." Much of that time will be spent watching someone else drive. It does not mean you will spend that much time actually driving.
Instead, ask how much time specifically you will get to drive the truck.
It will not be 80 hours at any school. At the end, state-certified testers will administer your Pennsylvania state driving test on-site. Day classes begin approximately every five weeks. Evening classes begin approximately every eight weeks. All classes fill quickly, usually well in advance.
At DCS School of Driving, we understand your need for a comprehensive and convenient trucking education. Serving South Central Pennsylvania since 2009, our truck driving school offers a variety of flexible class schedules tailored to fit your lifestyle. Whether you prefer day or evening classes, we ensure that you receive the highest standard of training with our experienced and dedicated staff.
Our program includes:
Entry-level driver training
Testing included in your enrollment
Vehicles available for students
Smaller class sizes with no more than 8 students per class
Focus on safety
Enrolling in our trucking school brings numerous benefits, ensuring you are well-prepared for a career on the road. Our focus on quality training and safety sets us apart:
Experienced instructors
Comprehensive 200-hour training program
State testing included in the enrollment
Smaller class sizes for personalized attention
Access to vehicles for hands-on training
No permit needed to start
Contact us to learn more about how our training can benefit your career.
Our school offers distinct advantages that make us the preferred choice for aspiring local truck drivers. Here's why you should consider us:
Tenured training staff with extensive experience
Smaller class sizes ensuring personalized attention
Certified third-party examiner for professional assessments
Flexible payment plans available
Located in Thomasville, PA, DCS School of Driving specializes in CDL training, Class A certification, and truck driving classes. Certified third-party examiner. Day and evening classes offered. No permit needed. Give us a call.
6054 Lincoln Highway West (Rt 30)
Thomasville, PA 17364
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