How To Begin

To begin your CDL training at Shalepro CDL, you must first obtain a DOT (Department of Transportation) medical certificate. Here’s how to get your DOT medical certificate:

What is a DOT Medical Certificate?

A DOT medical certificate is a document issued by a certified medical examiner that confirms you meet the health standards required for commercial driving. The medical examination ensures you are physically fit to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

Your CDL Career Starts Here: Permit Preparation Made Simple

The first step is getting your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), which is required to move forward with Class A or Class B CDL training. This involves passing four multiple-choice exams. While this may seem straightforward, many people struggle to get through this step on their own. That’s where I come in.

Introducing Our CDL Permit Preparation Class

To make sure you’re fully prepared, I now offer a dedicated class designed to help you pass your permit exams with confidence. Instead of just giving you study material and leaving the rest up to you, this class will guide you through the essential information you need to know. You’ll complete the ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) theory course, and then take realistic practice exams that mirror what you’ll see during the actual test.

Why Choose This Class?

• Structured Learning: We break down the key topics covered in the CDL permit exams.
• Real Practice Tests: You’ll face questions similar to the real thing, giving you the practice you need.
• Expert Support: I’ll be there every step of the way to answer questions and keep you on track.

Investment in Your Future

This permit preparation class is available for $500. And here’s the best part: that $500 is applied to the total cost of your CDL training, which is $2500. Once you pass your permit exams, you’ll be ready to start your full training and get one step closer to a career in the commercial driving industry.

Don’t wait to get your career on the road. Sign up for the permit preparation class today, and take the first step toward earning your CDL!

At ShalePro CDL, our behind-the-wheel training is designed to equip you with the practical skills needed to succeed on the road. Our training program is broken down into three distinct phases, each building on the previous one to ensure you’re fully prepared for every aspect of your CDL test.

Your first step is mastering vehicle inspections. In this phase, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world situations. We cover every aspect of the inspection process, ensuring you understand how to assess the safety and functionality of your vehicle—both inside and out. This phase sets the foundation for your overall driving skills, emphasizing safety and attention to detail.

In Phase 2 of your behind-the-wheel training, you’ll develop the critical skills needed to handle parking and reversing maneuvers with confidence. This phase is essential for mastering the precise control required for operating a commercial vehicle in tight spaces. It consists of four key maneuvers:

1. Forward Stop
   The first skill you’ll learn is the forward stop, which teaches you how to accurately bring your vehicle to a controlled stop at a designated point. This maneuver builds your awareness of vehicle length and stopping distance.
2. Straight Line Backing
   Next, you’ll focus on straight line backing. You’ll learn how to reverse your vehicle in a perfectly straight path, maintaining control while moving in reverse over a set distance.
3. Forward Offset Backing
   In forward offset backing, you’ll practice moving the vehicle forward into an offset position. This maneuver helps improve your ability to align your truck in tight spaces, simulating real-world parking challenges.
4. Reverse Offset Backing
   The final maneuver in this phase is reverse offset backing, where you’ll reverse into an offset space from a different lane. This task hones your precision in backing up at an angle, an important skill for real-world driving scenarios like docking.

By the end of this phase, you’ll be fully prepared to execute complex parking and reversing maneuvers with confidence, which is essential for both the CDL test and your career as a driver.

The final phase is where it all comes together—getting you behind the wheel for real-world driving experience. During this phase, you’ll learn how to safely operate your commercial vehicle in various traffic and road conditions, including city driving, highway driving, and more. We focus on critical driving skills such as shifting, managing space, making wide turns, and defensive driving techniques. By the end of this phase, you’ll be ready to confidently take your driving test and start your career as a CDL driver.