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Jump-Start Your Professional Driving Training

Program starts every 4 weeks

Finish in only 4 or 8 weeks*

Earn your certificate

160 clock hours

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Application Process

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By clicking “Enroll Now” button below, you acknowledge you have read and understood 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.

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 through
hands-on training using the school’s
fleet of conventional tractors and 53′
trailers.

CDL
Skills Test


Students must pass a CDL Skills Test
administered by a state certified CDL
Skills Test Examiner.

Skills You’ll Cover in the
CDL Training Program

Below are some of the skills taught at AAI in our CDL training program.
*AAI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

  • Driving Techniques
  • Tractor-Trailer Maintenance
  • Accident Prevention
  • Alley Docking
  • Vehicle Systems
  • Defensive Driving
  • Size & Weight Laws
  • Driver Safety
  • Range Maneuvers
  • Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspections
  • Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Admissions Overview

General

Applications must have a strong desire for practical career preparation and the ability to achieve academic success.

Interview

Applications must have a strong desire for practical career preparation and the ability to achieve academic success.

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.

Employer
Pre-Hire Letter

Applications must have a strong desire for practical career preparation and the ability to achieve academic success.

Additional Requirements

Applications must have a strong desire for practical career preparation and the ability to achieve academic success.

Equal Educational Opportunity

Institute Policy

Arizona Automotive Institute affirms a policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in all
aspects of employment.

Admin Policy

The school administers all educational programs and services without discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Determine your eligibility

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Comply with State’s CDL regulation
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Clean driving record, pass a drug screen, and DOT physical

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 Bill­Selected Reserve).1

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.3

TOTAL TUITION $5,000
Option Down Payment interest rate terms balance due
Cash $2,500 0.00% 12 WKS $2,500 Prior to graduation

TOTAL TUITION $5,000
Option Down Payment interest rate terms balance due
Servicing $1,000 5.00% 24 WKS $4,200 $183.32
0% Interest $2,500 0.00% 12WKS $2,500 $208.33

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

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

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

Need Financial Aid Help?

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.

CALL Financial Aid
speak to an AAI REP


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