Jump-Start Your Professional Driver Training
Program starts every 4 weeks
Finish in only 4 or 8 weeks
Earn your certificate
160 clock hours
Start Your
Application Process by Checking Your Email
Learn more about the CDL Funding Options available to you as well as the Admissions Requirements for enrolling into the program
Build confidence in your new skills
As you practice industry standard maneuvers like alley docking and offset backing, in addition to proper driving techniques in various public roadway settings.
Questions? Need to Speak to Someone?
Our team is standing by to assist with any of your financial aid questions. Give our team a call to apply for financial aid and learn if you qualify.
CDL Program Training
Classroom Instruction
Students receive classroom
instruction on topics such as driving regulations, vehicle inspection, and safety procedures.
Hands-On
Training
Students gain practical experience through
hands-on training using the school’s
fleet of conventional tractors and 53′
trailers.
CDL
Skills Test
Students may be eligible to sit for a CDL Skills Test upon successful course completion administered by a state certified CDL Examiner.
Skills You’ll Cover in the
CDL Training Program
Below are some of the skills taught at AAI in our CDL training program.*
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Driving Techniques
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Tractor-Trailer Maintenance
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Accident Prevention
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Alley Docking
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Vehicle Systems
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Defensive Driving
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Size & Weight Laws
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Driver Safety
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Range Maneuvers
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Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspections
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Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
*AAI cannot guarantee employment or salary.
CDL Program Admissions Requirements
Motor Vehicle Record
Applicants must meet specific Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements, including on DUI/DWI convictions, at-fault accidents, and traffic points.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must pass a DOT physical and drug screen, meet the minimum age requirement, and comply with all state regulations surrounding commercial driving licensure.
Admissions Overview
General
Applications must have a strong desire for practical career preparation and the ability to achieve academic success.
Interview
Applicants undergo a personal interview with an Admissions Representative to discuss career goals and training needs.
CDL Funding Options
Don’t let finances get in the way of funding your education. Let our team talk you through the options to find you a path forward that fits you, financial situation. Options May Include·
Workforce Agency Funding
Workforce agencies offer a range of funding options to help students pursue their educational goals. These include state and federal tuition assistance programs, grants, and other support services designed to make education more accessible.
Veterans Funding
Veterans or eligible beneficiaries may qualify to use the GI Bill® at Arizona Automotive Institute. Some students may even qualify for more than one benefit. Available programs include Post 911 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bi® II (Chapter 30), Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program ( DEA/Chapter 35), and Chapter 1606 ( Montgomery GI Bill®Selected Reserve).1
1 Veterans can contact the Financial Aid Office at their school location for more information or apply online at va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Deportment of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Scholarships
Opportunities for tuition assistance may be available to students meeting certain criteria in the form of scholarships. To see what scholarships are currently being offered for our school, please visit aai.edu/available-scholarships/
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
A student with a physical or mental disability which may be a handicap to employment may be eligible for training services provided through the state government agency for Vocational Rehabilitation. Students desiring further information should contact the admissions office or call Vocational Rehabilitation directly.
Cash Payments
Students with available funds can choose to pay for their training directly. Students can pay the full tuition amount prior to classes beginning. If the student cannot pay the tuition amount in full, then the student will be required to pay 50% prior to the start date
and must pay the rest prior to graduation.2
Third-Party Lending
Third party lenders can provide student loans specifically designed for educational purposes. Lenders also offer students private financing options. Lenders work with schools to help qualified applicants achieve success by removing financial roadblocks to enrollment.
| Option | Down Payment | interest rate | terms | balance | due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $2,500 | 0.00% | 4-8 WKS | $2,500 | Prior to graduation |
| Option | Down Payment | interest rate | terms | balance | due monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servicing | $1,000 | 5.00-9.99% | 24 MNTHS | $4,200 | $183.32 |
| 5-9.99% Interest | $2,500 | 0.00% | 12 MNTHS | $2,500 | $208.33 |
Monthly payment amounts shown are estimates only and may not reflect your actual payment. Contact us for exact pricing.
2 The remaining 50% payment will be due on the Monday of the last week of class. Students will not be scheduled to sit for the commercial driver license exam until payment is received or a payment plan has been fully executed
3 Servicing Down Payment Option: Down Payment – $1000, Fixed Interest- 5.00%, Terms- 24 months, Monthly Payment- $183.32 0% Interest 50% Down Payment Option: Down Payment- 50% of tuition cost, Interest- 0.00%,Terms- 12 months, Monthly Payment- $208.33
Career services
Graduation isn’t the end. Our Career Services Team works with you to prepare you for the Job market, including:
- Resume Creation and Polishing
- Interview Prep and Practice
- Network Building and Employer Research
- Access to Partner Job Boards and Job Fairs
- Job Placement Assistance Available
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AAI Catalog
ACCREDITATION & DISCLAIMERS
Arizona Automotive Institute
is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), as a branch campus of:
Miller-Motte College – Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga. 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite G2,
Chattanooga, TN 37411
The ACCSC is located at:
ACCSC
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302
Arlington, VA 2201
Telephone: 703-247-4212
http://www.accsc.org/
AAI does not guarantee third-party licensure. Licensure requirements for taking and passing Ii censure examinations are not controlled by AAI but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AAI. Therefore, AAI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take licensure examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment. AAI cannot guarantee employment or salaries.
- CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program is not Title-IV eligible
- Passing a CDL Skills Test and then acquiring the CDL is mandatory for graduates to become employed as a commercial vehicle driver