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Effective Date: October 16, 2026
Welcome to New Sound CDL School.
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the New Sound CDL School website, https://www.nstcdl.com, including website content, inquiry forms, enrollment information, and links to authorized payment services.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or making a payment.
New Sound CDL School is an independently owned commercial driver training school located in Fife, Washington.
The school provides commercial driver training and related educational programs designed to prepare eligible students for commercial driver's license examinations and careers in the transportation industry.
Programs may include Class A CDL training, Class B CDL training, CDL upgrades, and other related courses.
New Sound CDL School is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and is subject to applicable Washington State private vocational school requirements.
Our website is intended to provide information about CDL training, enrollment opportunities, tuition, scheduling, and related school services.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You may not:
We reserve the right to restrict access when reasonably necessary to protect the website and its users.
Information regarding training programs, tuition, class schedules, course availability, and enrollment requirements is provided for general informational purposes.
While we make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information, program details may change.
Submitting an inquiry form, requesting information, or making a payment does not automatically guarantee enrollment or a specific class placement.
Formal enrollment is subject to the school's applicable admissions requirements and Enrollment Agreement.
The signed Enrollment Agreement, applicable School Catalog, and any properly authorized written modifications govern the student's specific educational and financial obligations.
These website Terms do not replace the Enrollment Agreement or School Catalog.
Any changes to an executed Enrollment Agreement must be made in accordance with its written modification requirements and applicable law.
Students must satisfy applicable federal and Washington State requirements for commercial driver training.
Depending on the selected program, eligibility requirements may include:
New Sound CDL School evaluates enrollment eligibility based on applicable legal requirements and its published admission standards.
Admission and participation decisions are made individually and without unlawful discrimination.
A criminal conviction or pending criminal charge does not automatically disqualify an applicant from admission. Such information may be considered when it directly affects the applicant's current legal eligibility or another lawful, published admission requirement, as described in the school's Enrollment Agreement.
For employer-sponsored programs, any specific employment eligibility conditions will be disclosed in accordance with applicable requirements.
Tuition and other educational fees depend on the selected training program and applicable enrollment arrangements.
Before enrollment, students should review the total tuition cost, payment schedule, required fees, and other financial obligations.
The student's Enrollment Agreement and School Catalog identify applicable tuition charges and payment responsibilities.
Students agree to make payments according to their authorized enrollment and financial arrangements.
Failure to fulfill agreed payment obligations may affect continued participation in training, subject to school policy and applicable law.
Any balance owed following cancellation or withdrawal will be determined according to the applicable enrollment terms and refund policy.
Any loans or independent financing agreements used to pay for training may create separate repayment obligations with the financing provider.
New Sound CDL School may accept electronic payments for tuition, registration fees, deposits, and other authorized charges.
Payments may be processed through authorized third-party payment providers.
Students may receive secure payment links or other payment instructions from New Sound CDL School.
When making a payment, you agree to:
By completing a payment, you authorize the applicable payment provider to process the transaction for the amount displayed at checkout.
Payment providers may impose additional terms and security requirements.
New Sound CDL School may receive transaction confirmations and related payment records for administrative, accounting, enrollment, and refund purposes.
Payments are subject to the applicable Enrollment Agreement, cancellation and refund provisions, and relevant consumer protection laws.
A payment does not, by itself, guarantee admission to a training program.
If a payment is made before an enrollment agreement is signed, the payment remains subject to applicable Washington State requirements governing pre-enrollment payments and refunds.
For questions about payments or charges, contact:
Phone: 253-777-3800
Email: cdl@newsound.com
New Sound CDL School follows its published cancellation and refund policy, the applicable student Enrollment Agreement, and the minimum requirements established by Washington State law.
The following provisions summarize the school's cancellation and refund terms for its in-person training programs.
If an applicant is not accepted into a training program, the school will refund all money paid by that applicant.
The same requirement applies when the school cancels a starting class before training begins.
If a student has paid an application or registration fee but does not sign an enrollment agreement or begin participation in the program, payments will be refunded as required by Washington law.
If an applicant cancels within five business days, excluding Sundays and holidays, after signing the enrollment agreement or making an initial payment, as applicable, and has not begun training, the school will refund all money paid.
Cancellation requests may be submitted through any method permitted by applicable Washington State law.
Written notice is recommended for recordkeeping purposes.
If an applicant cancels after the initial five-business-day cancellation period but before training begins, New Sound CDL School may retain an established registration fee.
The maximum registration fee retained will be the lesser of:
Any remaining refundable amounts will be returned according to applicable requirements.
If a student withdraws or is terminated after training has begun, the school may retain the applicable registration fee plus a percentage of tuition based on the amount of training completed.
The following schedule applies:
One week of training or up to 10% of the program, whichever is less: The school may retain 10% of tuition.
More than one week or 10%, whichever is less, but less than 25% of training: The school may retain 25% of tuition.
25% through 50% of training: The school may retain 50% of tuition.
More than 50% of training: The school may retain 100% of tuition.
Refund calculations are based on recorded student attendance and training completed, not merely the passage of calendar time.
The applicable registration fee is treated separately from the tuition percentage, consistent with Washington State regulations.
The amount refunded will be determined after applying the appropriate tuition retention percentage, allowable registration fee, and payments received.
The student's official withdrawal or termination date is determined according to the school's applicable records and Washington State requirements.
This may include the student's last recorded date of attendance, termination for a violation of published school policy, or other circumstances addressed by applicable regulations.
Students should communicate with the school as soon as possible if they intend to discontinue training.
Refunds required under the applicable Washington State refund policy will be issued within thirty (30) calendar days of the student's official withdrawal or termination date.
Refunds will be processed through an appropriate payment method in accordance with applicable requirements.
If the school discontinues an active training program or relocates in circumstances covered by Washington State regulations, affected students will receive applicable protections, including a qualifying refund or an opportunity to accept comparable training, as required by law.
To request cancellation or discuss a tuition refund, contact:
New Sound CDL School
7495 26th St E, Unit C
Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 253-777-3800
Email: cdl@newsound.com
Students are encouraged to keep documentation of cancellation and refund requests.
Nothing in these Terms limits or waives any cancellation or refund rights provided by applicable Washington State law.
Students enrolled at New Sound CDL School are expected to comply with the school's published attendance, participation, and safety requirements.
Grounds for withdrawal or termination may include:
Any enrollment or termination decision will be made according to the school's published policies and applicable law.
Students may request review of a dismissal decision through the school's administrative appeal process.
Appeals may be directed to the School Director, Susanna Karcha.
Withdrawal or termination does not automatically eliminate tuition obligations. Any remaining balance or refund will be calculated under the applicable Enrollment Agreement and refund policy.
New Sound CDL School provides required classroom, theory, and practical training according to its approved program requirements.
As described in the school's Enrollment Agreement, required classroom and theory instruction is instructor-led and conducted in person at the approved training facility.
The school's programs are not offered as distance or hybrid education unless a separately approved program and enrollment arrangement expressly provides otherwise.
Students are responsible for attending required instruction, participating in training activities, completing applicable assessments, and complying with school policies.
Training completion requirements and any additional instruction charges are described in the applicable Enrollment Agreement and School Catalog.
For programs covered by the school's current Enrollment Agreement, tuition includes:
An additional truck/equipment rental fee of $200 per additional CDL skills test applies when another test is necessary.
Students may also be responsible for applicable Washington State Department of Licensing testing fees and additional instruction beyond the contracted training hours, when applicable.
Additional instruction charges are governed by the rates disclosed in the School Catalog.
A student who cancels or misses a scheduled CDL skills test does not automatically forfeit remaining contracted training hours solely because of the cancellation or absence.
Any additional charges will be disclosed before the applicable services are provided.
Certain commercial driver training requirements include drug and alcohol testing.
As described in the school's Enrollment Agreement, students may be required to complete pre-enrollment drug testing and other testing required by applicable federal and state laws or school policies.
The initial drug testing expense is the student's responsibility, as provided in the Enrollment Agreement.
Students who fail to meet applicable testing requirements may be unable to begin or continue training.
Any required follow-up testing, return-to-duty procedures, or associated costs will be handled according to the Enrollment Agreement and applicable legal requirements.
Student testing information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy, educational, and regulatory requirements.
New Sound CDL School provides training intended to prepare eligible students for commercial driver's license examinations and professional driving opportunities.
However, enrollment and completion do not guarantee:
Employment opportunities and compensation depend on qualifications, experience, employer requirements, market conditions, and other factors.
Career and earnings information provided through our website is intended for general educational purposes.
Our website may link to third-party services, including payment providers, financing companies, employment resources, and other organizations.
Third-party services are governed by their own terms, eligibility requirements, and privacy policies.
New Sound CDL School does not guarantee financing approval, financing terms, employment opportunities, or the performance of independently operated third-party services.
Students should review all applicable agreements before entering into financing or other financial arrangements.
The text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, training descriptions, and other original content on this website are owned by New Sound CDL School or used with appropriate authorization, unless otherwise indicated.
Website materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Visitors may access and view website content for personal, noncommercial informational purposes.
Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial use of protected content is prohibited without appropriate permission.
Personal information submitted through our website, school communications, enrollment processes, or authorized payment services is handled according to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Please review our Privacy Policy for additional information about data collection, third-party service providers, advertising technologies, and privacy choices.
Privacy Policy:
https://www.nstcdl.com/privacy-policy
New Sound CDL School makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate website information and reliable website functionality.
However, temporary service interruptions, technical errors, or outdated information may occur.
Website content may be modified to reflect changes in programs, schedules, pricing, operational requirements, or applicable regulations.
Changes to website content do not automatically modify an existing student's signed Enrollment Agreement.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, New Sound CDL School is not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising solely from interruptions in access to or use of this informational website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded, including applicable student rights, consumer protections, or obligations established by law.
These Terms do not waive any rights or remedies available under a student's Enrollment Agreement or applicable law.
New Sound CDL School is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW.
Students who have concerns about training, school administration, enrollment, payments, or other matters are encouraged to first discuss the concern with their instructor or school administration.
Students may also contact the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board regarding complaints involving a licensed private vocational school.
Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
128 10th Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: 360-709-4600
Website: https://wtb.wa.gov
Additional complaint information is available at:
https://wtb.wa.gov/private-career-schools/school-complaints/
Students generally have one year from their last date of attendance to submit a complaint concerning an operating school, subject to applicable requirements.
For a closed school, different complaint deadlines may apply.
Students may contact the Workforce Board directly without first obtaining permission from New Sound CDL School.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington and applicable federal law.
Any disputes relating to website use will be addressed according to applicable legal requirements.
Nothing in these Terms restricts rights or remedies available under applicable consumer protection or private vocational school laws.
New Sound CDL School may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in website operations, educational services, payment systems, or legal requirements.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Changes to these website Terms do not automatically modify a student's existing Enrollment Agreement.
Continued use of the website after publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by applicable law.
For questions about these Terms, enrollment, tuition payments, or school policies, please contact:
New Sound CDL School
7495 26th St E, Unit C
Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 253-777-3800
Email: cdl@newsound.com
Website: https://www.nstcdl.com
New Sound CDL School is an independently owned commercial driver training school based in Fife, Washington.