PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
Serving Washington State
“It's the best school in the state hands down. 10/10”
Program Completion Rate
348 of 354 students
July 2024–June 2025
As reported to the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTB) via CareerBridge. Next reporting update summer 2026.
The Road Starts With the Right License
CDL licenses open different doors. Know what each one means before you train.
Class A CDL
The license for tractor-trailers, big rigs, and combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR. The most in-demand commercial license in the country — flatbeds, dry vans, reefers, tankers, and more.
Class B CDL
The license for heavy straight trucks — box trucks, dump trucks, delivery vehicles, and transit buses. Faster to earn, strong local job market.
HazMat Endorsement
Add-on to your CDL that authorizes transport of hazardous materials. Required for fuel hauling and chemical loads. Significant wage premium. Must be 21+.
Passenger Endorsement
Add-on to your Class A or B CDL that authorizes carrying passengers — buses, shuttles, transit vehicles. Expands your opportunities and pay grade.
A License Gets You Started. We Train You for the Career.
Built for drivers who want more than the minimum — and for those who want the fastest path to be Class A CDL job ready. We offer both. You decide.
Class A CDL Advanced Professional Driver Program
Go beyond the minimum. Stand out from day one. Bundles Standard + Intermediate + Advanced courses for comprehensive, career-ready training. Includes the full 160-hour Standard CDL certification program.
Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) – Standard Program
Tractor-trailers over 26K GVW — Meet the standard. Get on the road. Real-world training by professional truck drivers.
Two Paths. Same Destination.
The 160-hour Standard CDL program is our most popular — and for good reason. Four weeks, employer-ready, proven results, strong return on investment. Most of our students start here to fast track into their new careers.
Prefer to build? You can earn your Standard CDL first, then add the Intermediate and Advanced courses on your schedule. Same skills. Same certification. Just spread out.
Either way, you train with professional truck drivers, on real equipment, at a school licensed by the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTB). The choice is yours.
Why Taylor Made
We're Truckin' Serious About Your Training.
Here's exactly what that means.
Real-World Training
- Training by professional truck drivers
- Manual transmission and air brakes
- Skills employers are looking for
Credentials & Trust
- Licensed by the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTB)
- Washington DOL–licensed CDL training provider
- Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry
- 4.9 stars on Google
- BBB A+ rated
Student Support
- From enrollment to graduation and beyond — we handle the logistics so you can focus on learning to drive
- Small class sizes — you’re not a number
- Instructors with you on test day — with the truck and encouragement ready
- Flexible scheduling — day and weekend classes available
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
★★★★★4.9 Stars · 43 Google ReviewsNathanael M.
recent
There's no better choice in this state in my opinion. Robert, Glen, and James are all great instructors. The office helps you navigate paperwork and payments. I'd highly recommend …
Joe
recent
From first contact to graduation — professional, timely, and I can't imagine a better experience. The variety of instructors, vehicles, and ease of retaining what they teach makes …
Brandon H.
recent
Great teachers, very knowledgeable, fun and friendly. I passed my CDL on the first attempt — all thanks to what they teach and the atmosphere. Well worth traveling for.
Dave
recent
Enrollment was easy. As for schooling itself — I could not have done it without my instructor James. He exceeded all expectations. Definitely highly recommend.
THE EARNING POTENTIAL IS REAL. THE PATH STARTS HERE.
Washington's CDL job market pays well above the state living wage.
- 1WA State Individual Living Wage Annual Income$44,000/yrMIT Living Wage, WA
- 2WA State Family Living Wage Annual Income$56,000/yrMIT Living Wage, WA
- 3Typical WA State CDL Starting Wage$59,800/yrWA ESD OEWS 2024, 25th pct
- 4WA State Average CDL Wage$66,893/yrWA ESD OEWS 2024, SOC 53-3032
Wage data reflects Washington state averages and may vary by employer, route, endorsements, and experience. Taylor Made Truck Driving School provides job placement assistance — employment is not guaranteed.
Find local CDL jobs: Indeed · CDLjobs.com · ZipRecruiter
Funding Your CDL Training
Cost shouldn't be the reason you don't start a trucking career. Training costs are often covered by employers, WorkSource WA, or federal workforce programs.
WorkSource WA / WIOA
WorkSource WA connects eligible job seekers with funds that may cover CDL training costs. Federal WIOA funding may also be available through WorkSource for eligible adults and dislocated workers.
Employer-Sponsored Training
Many trucking and logistics companies sponsor CDL training for drivers they plan to hire. If you have a job offer or employer commitment, ask about sponsoring your training.
Self-Pay & Payment Plans
Self-pay is always an option. We're happy to explore whether a payment plan makes sense for your situation — our goal is to help qualified students train, not to let cost be the barrier.
WA L&I — Vocational Retraining
Washington State L&I offers vocational retraining for workers injured on the job. If you're on an L&I claim and need to change careers, CDL training may be covered. Contact your L&I vocational counselor.
Our Graduates Have Gone to Work For:
- Wilbur-Ellis — job opportunities
- Birch Equipment — job opportunities
- Puget Sound Energy — job opportunities
- Port of Skagit — job opportunities
- City of Marysville — job opportunities
- Lynden Door — job opportunities
- City of Snohomish — job opportunities
- Jet City Equipment — job opportunities
- CWallA — job opportunities
Logos shown represent employers who have hired Taylor Made TDS graduates and/or sponsored them for training. Display of a logo does not imply endorsement of our school, a guarantee of employment, or an ongoing business relationship.
CDL Student Path
Your Path to a CDL — and Beyond.
From your first question to your first day on the job.
Inquiry
Call, email, or fill out a quick form. Ask anything.
Enrollment
Application, paperwork. We set you up before day one.
Medical & Drug Test
Physical exam and drug screening before in-truck training begins.
Theory
Permit prep, classroom instruction, CDL knowledge tests.
Hands-On Training
Real trucks, backing, over-the-road. Real skills, real truck.
Testing
CDL skills test. Our instructors are there with the truck. Pass — your CDL is one DOL visit away.
Job Leads
Access to local employers. Whatcom, Skagit, and beyond.
Optional next steps — the road keeps going.
Start Your JourneyInquiry
Call, email, or fill out a quick form. Ask anything.
Enrollment
Application, paperwork. We set you up before day one.
Medical & Drug Test
Physical exam and drug screening before training begins.
Theory
Permit prep, classroom instruction, CDL knowledge tests.
Hands-On Training
Real trucks, backing, over-the-road. Real skills, real truck.
Testing
CDL skills test. Our instructors are there. Truck and encouragement ready.
Job Leads
Access to local employers. Whatcom, Skagit, and beyond.
Optional next steps — the road keeps going.
Our Locations
Main Campus
Classroom · Office · Enrollment
650 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
Auxiliary Site
Range & Drive Training Only
3314 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
Traveling From Out of Town?
Preferred hotel partner from $68/night — 5 minutes from campus.