Family Owned · Plant City & Central Florida
Get Your CDL From People Who Actually Have Time For You.
Class A, Class B, Class B-to-A recertification, and CDL refresher training built around your job and your finances, not a rigid clock. Real 4-hour road training, a 100% pass rate, and zero contracts that force you to repeat the whole course.
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Training Programs
Choose The Path That Fits Your Career
Every program includes our full safety, logbook, atlas, and securement training, not just the state minimum.
Class A CDL
Full tractor-trailer training for students pursuing OTR, regional, or local combination-vehicle driving careers.
Learn MoreClass B CDL
Straight-truck and single-vehicle training for delivery, dump truck, bus, and local driving careers.
Learn MoreOn-The-Road Driving
Want more seat time before testing or starting a job? Extra behind-the-wheel practice. Call to discuss.
Learn MoreCDL Refresher
Already licensed? Get back on the road after time off, a violation, or an employer requirement.
Learn MoreSupplemental Tutoring
One-on-one help covering any area of any course. Call to discuss your specific needs.
Learn MoreClass B to Class A
Already have your Class B? Upgrade to Class A with focused combination-vehicle training and testing prep.
Learn MoreTry Before You Commit
Come Take A Free Taster Session
Get real on-course drive time and see exactly what training here feels like, completely free, no obligation. Like what you see? We'll give you an accurate quote on the spot.
Job Placement Partner
We Don't Just License You, We Stay With You
Central Florida CDL School is one of few schools in Central Florida that Melton Trucking recruits directly from. We've seen the training work firsthand. We trained our own son, who now drives for Melton. We treat every student like family, which means the relationship doesn't end at graduation. We follow up and check in to see how you're doing out there.
Why Central Florida CDL School
Built Around Your Life, Not The Other Way Around
We're a family-run school, not a franchise counting seats. That means longer hours, real flexibility, and no fine print designed to squeeze more money out of you if life gets in the way.
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Open 9AM – 9PM
Many Central Florida CDL programs run a strict daytime schedule and close by mid-afternoon. We stay open into the evening so working students and parents don't have to choose between a paycheck and a CDL.
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Scheduling That Bends For You
Job change your hours this week? Kid's got a game? We build your training plan around your actual life and your actual finances, not a template.
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No Contracts, No Traps
No restrictive contracts that force you to repeat the whole course if a tight timeframe or our hours get in the way. If you don't pass your skills test, it's just a small fee to retake it.
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Lowest Pricing, Highest Standards
We keep tuition below the Central Florida average without cutting corners on instruction. Which is exactly how we keep a 100% pass rate.
| What Matters | Us | Typical Central FL CDL School |
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| Hours | 9AM – 9PM daily* | Closes mid-afternoon |
| Contracts | None: flexible & fair | Locked-in, penalty fees |
| Pass Rate | 100% | Varies, often undisclosed |
| If you don't pass | Small retest fee only, never repeat the course | Re-enrollment fees common |
| Extras included | Atlas, logbook, flatbed, safety | Basic curriculum only |
Beyond The Basics
We Train You For The Road, Not Just The Test
A license only matters if you know how to actually work as a driver. Every student leaves with skills most CDL programs skip entirely.
4 Hours of Real Road Training
Behind-the-wheel time on actual public roads, not just a closed range. So test day feels familiar.
Defensive & Safety Training
Real-world hazard awareness and defensive driving built specifically for commercial vehicles.
Trucking Atlas Training
GPS doesn't know your rig's height or weight, and rural roads don't always have signal. We teach real paper-map navigation so you're never stuck.
Logbook Training
Hands-on hours-of-service and logbook instruction so you stay compliant from day one on the job.
Load Securement
Proper load securement technique for flatbed work, required to test and required to work safely.
Flatbed
Foundational flatbed operation. Trailer inspection, general cargo handling, and load placement basics before you ever tie down a strap.
Funding & Eligibility
State-Licensed & Federally Registered. Ask About Funding
Central Florida CDL School is CIE-licensed and TPR-registered, the standing most funding programs look for before approving a school. Here's what that can open up.
CIE Licensed
Licensed by Florida's Commission for Independent Education.
TPR Registered
Registered on FMCSA's federal Training Provider Registry.
WIOA & CareerSource
Ask if workforce funding can help cover your tuition.
VA Education Benefits
Veterans and dependents: ask about GI Bill eligibility.
How It Works
The Road To Your CDL
Five steps, one flexible schedule, no surprises along the way.
Enroll & Get Your Permit
We help you through the Commercial Learner's Permit process and paperwork before hands-on training starts.
Classroom & Yard Training
Learn the fundamentals: pre-trip inspection, vehicle controls, backing, and maneuvering, before you hit public roads.
4 Hours of On-Road Training
Real road time with an instructor, plus safety, logbook, atlas, and securement training built in.
Take Your Skills Test
Walk in prepared. If you don't pass, it's a small fee to retake the test, never a repeat of the whole course.
Hit The Road
License in hand, backed by a 100% pass rate and training that goes further than the state minimum.
Before you enroll, we're CIE-licensed and TPR-registered, which may open the door to WIOA, VA education benefits, grants, or loans. See what you might qualify for →
Already Done Your Research?
Here's Exactly What You Need To Get Started
No fluff. If you've already looked into CDL training, here's the bottom line on eligibility.
- Valid, up-to-date driver's license
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Returning citizens welcome
- Second-chance opportunities available. Contact us to discuss career pathways and licensing requirements.
- No high school diploma or GED required
- We welcome applicants of all backgrounds
Pricing & Financing
Central Florida's Most Affordable CDL Training: No Contracts, No Traps
Tuition varies by program, your class, transmission type, and plan tier all factor in. See our full pricing and financing page for exact numbers by program. Flexible payment plans, funding options including WIOA and workforce grants for those who qualify, no long-term contracts, and a 10% discount for students paying in full or in two installments by cash or card. We're CIE registered and TPR registered.
Service Area
Serving Students Across Central Florida
Central Florida CDL School trains students from Plant City, Lakeland, Tampa, Brandon, Winter Haven, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, and the surrounding Central Florida area for Class A and Class B commercial driver's licenses, with flexible hours built around your schedule.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Most students complete Class A or Class B training and are ready for their skills test within a few weeks, not months. Your exact timeline depends on the program and how many days a week you can train. We build a schedule around your job and family, so it may take a little longer than a rigid full-time program, but you won't pay extra for the flexibility.
You won't be billed to repeat the whole course. If you don't pass, it's only a small fee to retake the test itself, never a full re-enrollment. We train thoroughly and stand behind our 100% pass rate, so most students never need it.
Yes. We're open 7 days a week, with extended evening hours Monday through Thursday, later than most CDL schools in the area, and we work directly with students to build a training schedule around their current job, family obligations, and finances.
Yes. We're one of few schools in Central Florida that Melton Trucking recruits directly from, and we help connect graduates with real job opportunities. We've seen it work firsthand. We trained our own son, who now drives for Melton.
Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation taster session every Tuesday at 2:00 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM, including real on-course drive time. If you like what you see, we'll give you an accurate quote on the spot.
You'll need a valid, up-to-date driver's license and to be fluent in spoken and written English. No high school diploma or GED is required. Returning citizens are welcome, and if you have a felony record, call us. We'll help you understand your options. We also welcome and encourage female applicants.
Come Join Our Family
Start Your Career In The Driver's Seat
Family-run, flexible, and built to get you licensed, not locked into a contract. Fill out the form and we'll call you back, or reach us directly below.
(863) 330-4790Request Enrollment Info
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