National Training is the oldest and highly respected driving school offering superior training for truck driving and heavy equipment operation in the Jacksonville, FL area.
National Training is approved by the State of Florida and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a coeducational career school located in Green Cove Springs, FL. We are the proud owners of America’s only 350-acre CDL training grounds which allows students to practice driving in a safe environment, on a private highway specifically designed for learning to drive big rigs. National Training Inc.’s instructors are highly experienced truck drivers and CDL instructors, with over a century of combined expertise.
We take immense pride in our reputation as one of the best truck driving schools in the country, as recognized by employers throughout the extensive truck driving industry in the US. Our CDL courses have consistently been ranked at the top tier, making us the preferred training partner for aspiring truck drivers to embark on a successful career.
CDL Now Course
Get on the road quickly with our CDL Now! Course at National Training Inc.. In just 4 weeks, you’ll gain all the knowledge needed to pass the CDL Class A exam, including the written and road tests. You can go from zero to CDL in just 30 days!
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Graduate Stories
Listen to the inspiring stories and firsthand experiences of our CDL and Heavy Equipment Operator graduates at National Training Inc.. Discover how attending our school has transformed their lives and paved the way for successful careers. We take immense pride in shaping the future of these talented individuals, and their stories serve as a testament to the exceptional training and support we provide. Join our community of motivated individuals and embark on a journey towards a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Let National Training Inc. jumpstart your career today!
Our high-quality CDL and heavy machine operation courses are designed to meet your specific needs. Experience a unique learning environment on our expansive 350-acre training complex, complete with a private custom-built highway. Our mission is to produce skilled entry-level truck drivers and heavy equipment operators who can smoothly transition into rewarding employment in their chosen fields. With our guidance, you can confidently acquire the necessary skills to achieve your career goals.
CDL COURSES
CDL Now
Our CDL Now training program prepares you for truck driving in 4 weeks. We teach you how to drive in different traffic situations carrying different loads, in different geographical conditions, and under different weather conditions. Our highly trained instructors offer both classroom preparation and hands-on training that you need to safely and properly handle trucks and obtain your CDL Class A license.
Class A Modified
National Training, Inc. is now offering a CDL Class A Modified program program for those looking to enter the hot shot trucking industry. You’ll learn what you need to know to operate any vehicle requiring a Class A Modified CDL license, and get plenty of driving practice at our 350-acre custom-built training grounds.
CDL Refresher
National Training, Inc. offers a five day 40 hour CDL training program to refresh experienced drivers on what they need to know to go back to work. The CDL Refresher Program is designed for individuals that hold a current Class A, B, or C CDL license and want to refresh their skills.
Fleet Training A & B
A trucking company shouldn’t be a school. Let us handle your training, doing what we do best, so you can focus on what you do best. National Training specializes in creating group training programs tailored to meet the needs of individual companies and their fleet driver training requirements. We will train, re-train or upgrade the skill levels of your current drivers, and we can train them at your facility or ours.
Passenger Endorsement
Drivers who wish to drive a vehicle having a design capacity to carry 16 or more people, including the driver, must add a passenger endorsement (P) to their CDL/CLP. They must pass a special knowledge examination on safety considerations when transporting passengers and must pass skills tests in a passenger vehicle. The endorsement applies to applicants who wish to drive a bus in any class (A, B, or C).
Hazmat
National Training’s Hazardous Materials Course will teach you everything you need to know to pass the written test to add a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsement (H) to your CDL.
We’ve Been Training For Over 46 Years
Our instructors are the best in the business.
Some of the Great Benefits of Being a Truck Driver
There are countless benefits to becoming a truck driver. Call us at (800) 488-7364 or send us an email today to find out how National Training can help you get started on your path.
Job Security
From food, electronics, automobiles, office and medical equipment to clothing and everything in-between, truck drivers are critical in the transportation of goods nationwide. The trucking industry has more than 3.6 million commercial truck drivers and the need for quality trained individuals is steadily increasing more and more each year.
Great Pay
The truck driving industry offers drivers a high starting salary with great benefits and potential for growth. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median average salary for truck drivers in May 2020 made an average of $22.66 per hour or $47,130 in base pay and bonuses, with the highest paid drivers earning more than $65,260. Knowing that their business relies heavily on their drivers, transportation companies take good care of them, offering excellent benefits such as medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, sign-on bonuses, retirement plans, and much more.
Flexibility
Whether you choose to drive local, long distance or cross-region, most trucking companies offer flexible work schedules that help you achieve the work-life balance you are looking for.
Growth
You’ll have abundant opportunities to expand your CDL training and skillset by working different kinds of routes, driving different types of trucks, as well as hauling various types of loads. Once you have gained more experience you could become an instructor, or if you have the entrepreneurial skills you could start your own trucking company. The growth to expand your knowledge has no limits!
Freedom
Your office is the road. No endless meetings, no one micromanaging you over your shoulder as you work. You have the freedom to be the type of truck driver you want to be, freedom to choose what company you want to work for, and freedom to pick the type of routes you want to drive.