Frequently Asked Questions

Each student is required to have a Class C driver's license. If your license has been suspended for driving violations or criminal activity, you may not be eligible. Please call for more information. 

Each student must be 18. 

• Once deposit OR payment is made this confirms the students intent to attend the CaST CDL Program.  In an effort to complete the enrollment process, if there is no correspondence from student after five business days to either decline, reschedule or withdrawal from the program, refunds will not be issued.  A CDL Program Voucher redeemable within 60 days of issue will be given in place of refund. Please understand your deposit or payment is holding your spot and failure to communicate denies CaST CDL Program the opportunity to fill your spot and allow another student to attend. 
• Once you have attended 3 scheduled days of class, refunds will not be issued.
• Unexcused absences of 3 or more will result in being dropped from the program.
• Students would have the right to file and appeal through Student Services.

Please see our Programs page HERE. 

The manual transmission CDL program has a higher tuition because it is an extended program. The time a student needs to learn the maneuvers of shifting gears and not popping the clutch can be tricky, overwhelming and often intimidating. Safety is the most important component, so we do not want to rush the process for anyone nor convince students that automatic and manual instruction can be taught the same way, in the same timeframe. It is in the best interest of the students to take the appropriate time and hours needed to gain the most practice and confidence when mastering their CDL skills, as appropriate, in either transmission.

YES. Casual use of cell phones is not authorized during instruction time. Students will not have cell phones out while under the guidance of the instructor(s). If you are seen with your phone out, you will be asked to put it away. It is expected that students will only use their personal cell phones while taking an identified break or for emergencies. If a student is operating a motor vehicle or other heavy machinery, the student must refrain from using their cell phone until it becomes safe to do so. Failure to respect the policy may result in forfeiture of the program attendance. This is all about safety for self and others while on the training yard. Students who cannot adhere to the policy will be discharged from the program. 

Respect for everyone’s time and knowledge is encouraged within the California School of Trucking LLC facility. It is important to recognize that each student is here to learn. Although everyone comes in with different levels of experience, and trucking history, the overall goal is that all students must exit with the same level of knowledge to pass the CDL Class A or B Test Standards. Let’s all work together to ensure that goal is met successfully.

At CaST we give everyone the opportunity to create a better life for themselves. Non-violent offenders are welcome but are encouraged to apply. 

If you have a felony, you may qualify to have your full tuition paid. For more information, visit our Partner's website: www.joinFreeWorld.com and complete the registration information. A representative will contact you with more information about their program.

Once you pass the required courses and have a valid CDL, CA School of Trucking can help you with job placement. We want each student to succeed!