Class A CDL Training School In Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island

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The Class A CDL Program at NETTTS 

Tractor trailers — often referred to as big rigs, semi-trucks, or 18-wheelers — are some of the most common commercial vehicles in the industry, which is why we offer this program at all four of our campuses. Each of them covers important topics, including: 

  • Preparing for a CDL Learner’s Permit 
  • How to prioritize safety 
  • Training on federal and state regulations 
  • Inspection procedures 
  • Shifting practice on CDL truck driving simulator 
  • Hands-on and behind-the-wheel training 
  • Road training and CDL road test sponsorship 

Take the First Step Towards Class-A Training

What You Will Learn

Commercial driving is quite a bit different than driving around your personal vehicle. At NETTTS, we’ve designed our Class A CDL training program to pair classroom concepts with hands-on skills and techniques that you’ll practice using our truck driving simulator and our fleet of trucks and tractor trailers.

You’ll learn things like:  


  • Truck components, like air brakes and different types of transmissions 
  • Coupling, uncoupling, and pre-trip inspection procedures 
  • Shifting drills and driving techniques 
  • Backing maneuvers, including: straight back, blind side parallel park, sight side parallel park, alley dock, and offset backing 

Students receive roadside training with our experienced CDL driving instructors. Each instructor has several years of professional driving experience and can use that knowledge to help train our students. 

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Class A CDL FAQs

If you’re interested in becoming a truck driver, find a CDL program that’s right for you. Learn more about how to become a truck driver.

Local trucking means your routes will have you home every night. Over-the-road trucking means routes that can take you across the country and last multiple days. Learn more about over-the-road trucking and local trucking.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Learn more about how to apply for FAFSA for CDL training.

Class A and Class B CDLs allow drivers to operate different types of vehicles. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a class A CDL is required for the operation of a combination of vehicles (such as a tractor connected to a trailer) with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more and a towing capacity of more than 10,000 pounds. A class B CDL is required for the operation of a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more and a towing capacity of no more than 10,000 pounds. Learn more about Class A vs. Class B CDL.