CDL Training

Unlock trucking careers! Learn what a commercial class a CDL is, requirements, training, and job opportunities to drive heavy vehicles.

Preparing for your CDL exam? This ultimate pre-trip inspection guide walks you through every step, exactly as the state examiner expects from our CEO, Jeff Steinberg. Learn how to avoid automatic fails, master the brake check, and understand what’s changed in the new testing model. Additionally, we explain how testing works in Kansas and Missouri, […]

Thinking about earning your Class A CDL, but struggling to make a traditional training schedule work? You’re not alone. At Apex Technical Institute, we know that work, childcare, and everyday responsibilities don’t just disappear when it’s time to build a better future. That’s why we’re working on offering more flexible CDL training options so you […]

Updated April 2025 After completing your Class A CDL training, the next significant step toward becoming a truck driver is passing the CDL test. This test evaluates the knowledge and driving skills you’ve developed during your training, and you must pass to officially earn your Commercial Driver’s License. While many people default to taking the […]

In 2016, Mohamad Aly and his family took a leap of faith, leaving Egypt in search of a brighter future in the United States. Like many immigrants, he faced the challenges of starting over in a new country—navigating an unfamiliar system, building a career, supporting a family, and obtaining financial stability. Thanks to his determination […]

Entering the trucking industry isn’t just a career shift – it’s a chance to transform your life! For one of our own Apex graduates, earning his CDL was just that! Juliano Dominguez worked as an automotive mechanic for 15 years before seeking out ways to grow his skillset. After attending Apex’s Class A CDL program […]