Frequently asked questions

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At Ventura County Trucking Academy, our training is 100% one-on-one.

-No classrooms.
-No group training sessions.
-No getting lost in the crowd.
Every hour you spend behind the wheel is all about you. Our instructors focus entirely on your progress, helping you master skills faster and more confidently.

No, you can enroll without a CLP. We provide study materials, videos, and personalized support to help you prepare for and pass the DMV written tests so you can secure your CLP quickly and start the behind the wheel training.

Our CDL training program includes 20 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. Each session is 1 hour long, designed to maximize hands-on practice and build your skills step by step.

📅 Scheduling is flexible based on your availability, and we’re open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

The full program is $3,000 for 20 hours of training.
A separate DMV truck rental fee of $750 is required for your DMV skills exam.

💡 This means your total investment is $3,750.

Yes! You can get started with only $700 down.
We also offer flexible payment options so you can pay as you train.

👉 To see the full details of our payment plan policy, please complete the Pre-Qualification Form.

 We don’t directly place students into jobs, but we have strong connections with local companies and referral partners. Many of our graduates go on to work in fuel hauling, construction, heavy equipment, and other high-paying local driving jobs. We’ll point you in the right direction. 

 No — when you train with us, you’ll learn on a 10-speed manual transmission, so you won’t get the automatic restriction that limits job opportunities.  . Having a manual license gives you more flexibility and access to higher-paying jobs. 

 ✅ Yes! We offer training in both manual and automatic trucks. Most companies now use automatics, so many students choose that option. If you prefer manual, we can train you on that as well.