Commercial Driver Services is a truck driver training school that trains student truck drivers so they can get their commercial drivers license including CDL Class A, CDL Class B, dump truck training and refresher courses for the commercial drivers license along with offering CDL testing and tractor-trailer, bus and straight truck equipment rental for CDL skills testing purposes located near Tacoma, Washington.

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AVOTEC approved!! The Army Vocational/Technical Program offers educational opportunities for Soldiers, Officers and Wounded Warriors serving on active duty--to include National Guard and Reserve Soldiers on extended active duty!

The mission and purpose of Commercial Driver Services, Inc. (CDS) is to provide the highest quality of commercial truck driver training available. Individuals seeking to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) will receive the professional instruction necessary to develop the skills and learn the techniques essential to becoming a successful, productive, and safe commercial truck driver.

Our commitment to you doesn't end at graduation! It only begins our continued partnership with you throughout your rewarding and successful career in the transportation industry. We take pride in the accomplishments of our students and in their ultimate success. We invite you to be a part of that journey! (Click here.)

Commercial Driver Services offers commercial drivers license (CDL) training and other commercial truck driver training services. For more information, click on the program of interest:

Class A - 160 hours
Class B - 48 hours
Class C - 36 hours
Bus Training
Dump Truck Training
Refresher Courses (available for current CDL holders only)
CDL Skills Testing
Truck Rental Available for Skills Testing

CDL endorsements training includes:

Bus/Passenger
- P1
- P2
Air Brakes
Combination Vehicles
Doubles and Triples
Hazardous Materials
Tankers

Next 3 class start dates: 7/6, 7/27, and 8/17.

CDS is an approved training provider and has met and exceeded the standards of approval for the following programs:

WorkSource:
- Workforce Investment Act-WIA
- Displaced and Dislocated Worker Programs
- Trade Adjustment Assistance-TAA & NAFTA
- Corrections Clearinghouse
Dept of Veteran Affairs (VA)
AVOTEC (Army Vocational/Technical Educational Program):
- For active duty Army personnel including soldiers, officers and wounded warriors as well as select National Guard and Reserve soldiers. For more information, contact:

The Stone Education Center
Fort Lewis, Washington
(253) 967-7174 or (253) 967-7295

Dept of Labor and Industries (L&I) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
YWCA King County Jobs Initiative (KCJI)
All Commissioner Approved Training Programs

On-site housing is available at no extra charge!

Many large Washington corporations use Commercial Driver Services to re-train their laid off workers for a new career. The demand for commercial truck drivers remains high. The trucking industry offers the potential for a bright and productive future.

$200 MILITARY DISCOUNT

With this coupon presented with Military I.D. at enrollment for:
Class 'A' Truck Driver Training.

Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Valid to active military or retirees.

Expires December 31, 2009.

Stop in and visit us at: (Get directions)
11000 34th Avenue South
Lakewood, WA 98499

Office hours are:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
or after hours by appointment.

Our Commitment to YOU!

Commercial Driver Services, Inc. is in the truck driver training industry to complement and support your truck driving career. We will always deal fairly and honestly with you including being up-front about the cost of the training. The fees and associated costs are all posted so that there are no hidden or "unknown" charges to blind side you. CDS does not charge high interest rates on in-house financing for our student base.

We strongly recommend that you, as potential students of the transportation industry, thoroughly scrutinize all truck driver training school's websites to ensure that the programs offered, and all associated costs, are posted and clearly defined so you know that what you pay for is what you get -- no hidden agendas! Then physically visit each location in the local area so that you can make an informed decision about the quality of training and support you'll get for the investment you are about to make.

We are happy to accommodate your needs and thank you for allowing us to be a part of this important career changing decision.

Sincerely,
Lee Brunk, Owner