Free CDL A Training and Certification Program in Denver, Colorado
CrossPurpose has partnered with Carter Truck Driving Academy to offer free CDL A training and certification to give you a competitive edge in a variety of careers. Your free Class A CDL training will last four weeks and is conducted in an off-site training program by one of Denver's leading truck driving schools. Certified Transportation Specialists are in high demand in Colorado and across the United States. Additionally, a large number of jobs in industries such as construction and waste collection often require CDL A certification. You will complete the CDL A training and certification program with the skills you need to begin working in a variety of commercial transportation positions.
Why take free CDL A training and certification?
Currently, there are over a million truck driver job openings in the United States. These jobs are vital to our economy and the transportation of the resources we need. Supply line shortages and delivery delays in recent years have shown how important trucking is to our communities. Therefore, a wide variety of over-the-road, local, long-haul, and trucking jobs are available to drivers who are CDL certified.
CrossPurpose has partnered with Carter Truck Driving Academy to provide you with the skills you need to obtain your Class A CDL license. This is one of the most in-demand qualifications in the trucking industry right now. The average wage for heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers is $23 per hour, and many companies offer incentives and hiring bonuses to fill employment openings. Due to high demand, trucking is a career opportunity with stability, multiple dispatch options, and a variety of driving opportunities. It is a great job for independent, motivated individuals.
Course Details
Course Schedule: First Three Weeks
Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm
Attend class with other students on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-8pm.
Once you start the CDL Skills Track:
2-3 weeks of free CDL training in Denver.
Upon completion of training, you will be a CDL-certified Colorado truck driver
Course Requirements
3-year clean driving record (get a copy of driving record from DMV )
Need to take DOT physical
Pass the written test prior to enrolling in training
Clean UA
6th grade reading and math levels
About our Free CDL A Training Program
The CrossPurpose CDL A training program includes three weeks of personal and professional development courses to help you succeed as a CDL truck driver. You will leave the course with important skills that will make you a leading candidate in any job application process. CrossPurpose offers this additional course to your CDL A training at no charge. Your training course includes:
YOUR TRAINING SESSION INCLUDE
Interviewing
Resume building
Financial health and literacy
Mindset growth
Customer relations
Writing personal brand and goal statements
Public speaking
Team building
Conflict resolution
Tech and digital skills
Sharing your story
And much more!
After Course Completion
Once you complete your personal development plan, you will move on to the next stage of your free CDL certification. Drivers who participate in CDL training will be taught by experts in the field of transportation and trained through simulators and live driving. Your daily schedule will incorporate new skills and focus on daily areas of improvement. You will also learn the same strategies taught in the defensive driving course. Through this program, you will learn how to be a safe, alert driver and have the expertise needed to perform your job duties as a CDL certified driver.
After completing your free CDL training, you will be able to:
Haul different types of freight and deliver cargo
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections
Perform equipment diagnostics to troubleshoot mechanical system problems
Unload boxed products from trailers
Follow all DOT CDL requirements
Follow proper safety regulations and procedures
Keep logs of vehicle maintenance status and hours worked
Manage customer proof of delivery documentation
And much more!
As a CDL certified driver, your opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Truck Driver
Bus Driver
Material Handling
Water Transporter
CDL Driver
Delivery Driver
Chauffeur
Operator
And many more!
WHY CHOOSE CROSSPURPOSE:
CDL training can be very expensive for individuals who do not take advantage of company-paid CDL training benefits. It is also nearly impossible to apply for a CDL position without certification, which means the chances of receiving on-the-job training and a company-paid CDL license are low. It is also very difficult to find free CDL training in Denver, Colorado, or anywhere else for that matter.
CrossPurpose Class A CDL certification is completely free. In fact, you can even get a small stipend! CrossPurpose understands that there are many barriers that prevent people from finding stable, long-term employment. CrossPurpose strives to help eliminate challenges such as high tuition costs and lengthy courses so that you can get trained and start working quickly. CrossPurpose believes that income or socioeconomic status should not be a barrier to your career advancement in the trucking industry. CrossPurpose will provide you with the materials and guidance you need to succeed, at no charge. This will give you a true head start in achieving your goals without incurring educational debt or getting stuck in a years-long course that delays your ability to support yourself through your career.
FAQs About Free CDL A Training
ADoes CROSSPURPOSE offer free CDL training near me?
CrossPurpose offers free CDL training in Denver, Colorado. If you are not in the Denver area, please call us. We may be able to connect you with similar resources in your area of Colorado.
AWhen can I start?
Click the button below to begin filling out the application. Our admissions specialists will help you find the next available class.
ADoes CROSSPURPOSE provide job search assistance?
CrossPurpose offers resources and networking opportunities to our students. Please speak with your advisor to learn more.
How to apply?
Visit crosspurpose.org/apply to start a free online application
Apply to join CROSSPURPOSE, fill in your name, phone number and contact information, and our admissions specialists will help you find the next available course.