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Get Your CDL at 18

Start a real, high-paying career in trucking after high school with just a few weeks of hands-on CDL training in Fife, WA.

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Why Should You Get a CDL?

$82,700 Average Salary
Local or Statewide Work
High Demand & Job Security
Job-Ready in Only 2-4 Weeks

How To Get Your CDL

If you're 18 or older, you can go from beginner to trained CDL driver in just 2–4 weeks. No truck-driving experience is required.

Note: There are only two limitations for CDL drivers under the age of 21. (1) No driving across state lines, and (2) No hauling hazardous material.

Step 1: Choose Your CDL
Register for the Class A or Class B training path that fits your goals.
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Step 2: Get Ready to Train
Get your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and complete the requirements needed to begin training.
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Step 3: Learn to Drive
Train in real trucks and practice inspections, backing, parking, shifting, and road driving.
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Step 4: Get Your CDL
‍Complete your training and pass your Washington State CDL skills test.
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Step 5: Start Earning Fast
‍Use your CDL to secure your first commercial driving job and start building your income.

To start, all you need is to:
• Be 18 or older
• Have a valid Washington driver's license
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Have a Social Security number
• Meet basic DOT medical requirements

Not 18 yet? You can still learn about your options now and be ready to start when you're eligible.
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Choose the Right CDL Class For You

Class A Manual

✔ Maximum job flexibility and earning potential
✔ Drive both manual or auto trucks
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Class A Automatic

✔ Simpler learning curve with automatic trucks  
✔ Great for modern fleet driving jobs
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Class B CDL

✔ Ideal for local driving careers
✔ Operate dump trucks, box trucks, and buses
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What Can You Do With a CDL?

You can make good money. Washington's heavy and semi-truck drivers make $82,700 on average, and there are 5,483 statewide CDL job openings each year (according to Washington Career Bridge).

Depending on the CDL program you choose, you could be a:
• Semi-truck driver
• Local delivery driver
• Dump truck driver
• Construction driver
• Utility truck driver
• Regional or long-haul driver‍

‍And that's not where your career has to end. As you gain experience, add endorsements, or move into specialized types of trucking, new opportunities can open up in the logistics industry.

Starting at 18 means you have something especially valuable on your side: time to build experience.‍‍

Attend Washington's #1 CDL School

New Sound is rated 5.0★ on Google and has trained 1,800+ students. We know how to take you from a beginner to a confident CDL driver:

• Hands-on training with real commercial trucks  
• Experienced, certified CDL instructors  
• Flexible class schedules
• Job placement assistance after graduation  

You don't need any truck-driving experience to start. We'll teach you step by step and help you go from beginner to trained, tested, and ready for your first CDL job.

Could a CDL Be Right for You?

Have questions? Fill out the form or call us and our team will help you understand your options, explain the different CDL programs, and lay out the next steps if you're still interested.

Or come visit us in Fife. Tour the school, see the trucks, check out our paved training yard, and meet the instructors who could be teaching you. Parents are welcome too.

No pressure. Just come see if a CDL could be the right move for you.
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How Can I Pay for CDL School?

Don’t let the cost of CDL school stop you before you find out what help is available.

You may have several ways to pay for training, including:

• Workforce training grants
• Financial assistance programs
• Credit union or bank financing
• New Sound payment options

Our team can help you explore your options and connect you with organizations that often provide funding for CDL training.

We also partner with TAPCO Credit Union and accept approved funding from other credit unions and banks.

Truth is, many of our students pay much less out-of-pocket than they thought they would.

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