CDL A Training
Combination Vehicle Training
Our CDL A program prepares students to operate combination vehicles such as tractor-trailers. You’ll learn shifting, backing, coupling and uncoupling, pre-trip inspections, and safe driving practices. This program meets all state and federal testing standards.
What Makes This Program Special
CDL A Training in Grapevine & Dallas–Fort Worth
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in the trucking industry, Pennies Trucking Academy offers comprehensive CDL A Training in Grapevine to help you earn your commercial driver’s license and hit the road with confidence.
Our CDL A program is designed for individuals who want to operate tractor-trailers and combination vehicles, preparing you for real-world driving conditions and ensuring you meet all Texas DPS and FMCSA requirements.
We proudly serve students from Dallas, Fort Worth, Colleyville, Irving, Coppell, Flower Mound, Euless, Bedford, Keller, and surrounding DFW metro communities. With experienced instructors and hands-on training, Pennies Trucking Academy gives you the skills you need to launch a stable and high-paying trucking career.
Call (972) 330-7501 today to enroll in CDL A Training.
Why CDL A Training Matters
A CDL Class A license is the most versatile commercial driver’s license you can earn. It allows you to operate tractor-trailers and combination vehicles over 26,001 pounds, opening doors to local, regional, and over-the-road driving jobs.
Truck drivers with a Class A license are in high demand across the United States, offering competitive pay, benefits, and long-term career security. At Pennies Trucking Academy, we help you get there with personalized instruction, modern equipment, and a proven training structure.
Comprehensive CDL A Training Curriculum
Our CDL A Training program in Grapevine includes classroom education, yard training, and road driving, ensuring you’re fully prepared for both the CDL skills test and professional driving.
1. Classroom & ELDT Theory
Before you can take your CDL skills test, you must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory. Our FMCSA-approved course covers essential topics such as:
- Federal and state regulations
- Vehicle inspection procedures
- Hours of service and logbooks
- Safe driving practices
- Hazard awareness and defensive driving
- Cargo securement
This knowledge builds the foundation you’ll rely on every day behind the wheel.
2. Yard Training & Backing Maneuvers
Once classroom instruction is complete, you’ll move to our yard training area, where you’ll learn:
- Pre-trip inspections
- Straight-line backing
- Offset backing
- Alley dock backing
- Coupling and uncoupling trailers
Our instructors provide hands-on guidance to help you master these critical maneuvers.
3. Road Training
The final stage involves real-world driving on public roads in and around Grapevine and the DFW area. You’ll learn to handle a tractor-trailer in traffic, on highways, and in various conditions — giving you the confidence and skills needed to pass your CDL A road test and drive professionally.
Why Choose Pennies Trucking Academy for CDL A Training
- Certified Instructors – Our trainers have years of industry experience and are passionate about helping students succeed.
- Modern Trucks – Train on late-model equipment that meets all Texas testing standards.
- Flexible Schedules – Day, evening, and weekend classes available to fit your life.
- Test Site Advantage – As a third-party CDL testing provider, you can train and test in the same location.
- Career Readiness – Our program focuses on both passing the exam and preparing you for real-world driving.
Serving Grapevine and the DFW Metro
Our CDL A Training program is centrally located in Grapevine, making it easily accessible to students from:
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Colleyville
- Irving
- Coppell
- Flower Mound
- Euless
- Bedford
- Keller
- And other surrounding DFW communities
No matter where you live in the metroplex, Pennies Trucking Academy is your local choice for CDL A training.
What You'll Master
Our complete training program teaches you all the skills needed to become a confident and skilled professional driver.
Tractor-trailer operation
Tractor-trailer operation
Combination vehicle training
Combination vehicle training
Pre-trip inspection procedures
Pre-trip inspection procedures
Backing and maneuvering
Backing and maneuvering skills
On-road driving experience
On-road driving experience
Air brake systems
Air brake systems
DOT regulations and
DOT regulations and safety
Coupling and uncoupling
Coupling and uncoupling procedures
Weight distribution and
Weight distribution and load management
Interstate driving regulations
Interstate driving regulations
Schedule & Details
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Full-time intensive program
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Have Questions?
Contact us today to learn more about this program or to schedule a visit.