Program Length: Full Time (2 weeks)

CDL Course Upgrade to Class A

Already licensed but ready to take the next step and get your CDL upgraded?

New Sound CDL School makes the upgrade process simple and straightforward. Our instructors meet you where you’re at and help you build the skills you need to move up confidently.

With flexible scheduling, affordable pricing, and personalized training, you’ll be ready for new opportunities and bigger paychecks in no time!

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Our CDL Classroom Schedule:

Full-Time Schedule - Finish in only 2 weeks!

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4 pm


Part-Time Schedule - Finish in 4 weeks!

We offer three different course schedules. Choose from one of the below:

Mornings: Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12 pm
Afternoons: Monday - Friday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Evenings: Monday - Friday: 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CDL class A manual

Week 1: Sharpening Your Skills

You already hold a CDL - now it’s time to take it to the next level. In week one, we’ll focus on the new knowledge and skills you need to safely operate a Class A vehicle. Through a blend of classroom, lab, and hands-on driving, our instructors will cover topics like advanced highway operations, hazard perception, and managing larger vehicles with trailers. You’ll also get plenty of wheel time to practice essential maneuvers such as coupling/uncoupling, trailer backing, and city driving with a Class A truck. By the end of the week, you’ll feel confident stepping into bigger equipment and bigger opportunities.

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Week 2: Class A CDL Ready

This is the week where your upgrade becomes real. Over five days in Victory Lane, you’ll demonstrate your skills through advanced testing and evaluations designed to prepare you for the DOL exam. You’ll run through precision maneuvers (straight back, offset, and alley docking), challenging city routes, and a full pre-trip inspection of a Class A vehicle. With our instructors guiding and encouraging you, you’ll leave week two fully prepared and ready to earn your Class A CDL.

CDL A manual Washington state

Requirements to Qualify for the CDL Upgrade Exam

Hold a valid Class B or C CDL

80 hours total of instruction and driving

18 hours of street driving

16 hours of proficiency development

16 hours of backing maneuver training

30 hours of lab / range training and observation

Washington State requires a total of 80 hours of instruction and practical driving to take the Class A CDL test.

• 18 hours of street driving training;
• 16 hours of training in backing maneuvers;
• 16 hours of proficiency development;
• 30 hours of combined lab training, range training, and observation.