Start CDL Training at Elite Truck School in Albany, OR

When you begin CDL training at our Albany campus, you’re stepping into the center of Oregon’s Willamette Valley – a region that depends heavily on trucking to keep agriculture, manufacturing and distribution moving. This location offers students the perfect mix of small-town support with access to major freight routes, giving you a clear advantage as you start your career.

What the First Weeks Look Like

Getting Started Your first days in Albany are about orientation and comfort. You’ll meet your instructors, connect with fellow students, and tour the facility and training yard. We make sure you know where everything is. What the schedule looks like, and how the program flows. This way you’re never left guessing.

Classroom Foundations Training starts in the classroom, where you’ll focus on essential knowledge: road rules, hours-of-service, safety procedures, and trip planning. Instructors share personal insights from years on the road, often drawing on routes that pass directly through the Willamette Valley, so you’ll see how what you’re learning applies immediately to your future work.

Hands-On Training in Albany Once you’re comfortable, you’ll transition into the training yard. Here, you’ll build confidence with pre-trip inspections, shifting, and backing techniques. Soon after, you’ll move onto Albany’s local roads, rural highways, and regional routes. This will give you a variety of real-world conditions that prepare you for both local and long-haul driving.

Support Along the Way Our Albany instructors take pride in providing one-on-one guidance when you need it. From extra yard time to in-depth test prep, you’ll always have support. Meanwhile, our admissions and career services staff are ready to help with financial aid, scheduling, and employer connections.

Why Choose Elite’s Albany Campus

• Central location with access to Oregon’s I-5 and regional freight lanes
• Training that blends rural, urban, and highway conditions
• Instructors with both regional and long-haul experience
• Career support with carriers that hire directly from the Albany area

Your Career Starts Here

At Elite’s Albany campus, you’ll build the skills, confidence, and connections to launch a career that’s both stable and rewarding. Whether you want to stay local in the Willamette Valley or expand into long-haul opportunities, Albany is the perfect place to start your journey.