faqs

A CDL stands for Commercial Driver’s License and is required for individuals who operate commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses in the United States.

The CDL training program is 4 weeks long. There are many factors that may influence the timeline.

Indiana has three CDL classes; Class A, Class B, and Class C . Below are the following vehicles you can drive with each class of Indiana CDL:

Class A: Any combination of vehicles with a combined gross weight of more than 26,001 pounds or more, with trailers weighing more than 10,000 pounds

Class B: Any single vehicle with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, or a vehicle towing another that weighs more than 10,000 pounds.

Class C: Any vehicle or combination of vehicles that doesn’t meet the definition of either Class A or B but transports 16 or more people, including the driver; or any vehicle required by federal regulations to transport hazardous materials.

You need to be at least 18 years of age to transport property within Indiana. If you want to transport people, you’ll need to be at least 21 years of age. You’ll also need to be at least 21 years of age to get an endorsement added to your CDL in Indiana as well as to travel out of the state of Indiana.

Job placement assistance is provided by the school.

Prevail CDL Training is committed to support students who may face challenges during the CDL exam, the process for retesting will consist of continued training and up to 3 attempts that will be covered by the school.

CDL holders can specialize in areas such as long-haul, regional, or local trucking based on personal preferences. To drive certain types of commercial vehicles in Indiana, you’ll need to add certain endorsements to your license:
H - Hazardous materials
N - Tank vehicles
P - Passenger transport
S - School bus
T - Double or triple trailer
X - Transporting hazardous materials using a tanker vehicle

The average truck driver salary in the USA is $62,485 per year or $30.04 per hour. Entry level positions start at $48,750 per year while most experienced workers make up to $89,140 per year. In Indiana the average for 2024 is closer to $67,000 for company drivers and $331,500 for owner operators.