Need Practice?

Truck Driving Simulator

Our CDL school training packages will come with time on our Truck Driving Simulator.

We can also offer the simulator at an hourly rate if you are needing to practice certain maneuvers or need a refresher before jumping in a truck and taking your CDL test.

Our Trucking Simulator prepares you before ever stepping into an actual semi-truck

What are the benefits of practicing on a simulator?

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CDL Testing

Increase the chances of passing your Full Class A or Class B CDL Test. You can practice on our simulator as well as our equipment.

Training Packages

Included as a method of training with all of our current CDL school training.

flexible scheduling

We are flexible and can work around your schedule for driving the simulator, testing or CDL training.

Hourly rates available

We offer hourly rates for students to use our simulator.

PRICING

Already have a Class B CDL?

CDL Upgrade Package

Upgrading your CDL is an easy way to get you to the next level of your career. If you currently have a Class B CDL and want a Class A CDL, contact us.

Still need a CDL?

CDL School Diploma Programs

Our cost-effective, high-quality training program offers the best and cheapest training with our CDL Class A – Proficiency Program and CDL Class A – Hot Shot Program that will have you ready to start your own company or get any trucking job you want.

Are you a Company?

Company Contract Training

Our Company Contract Training can be utilized by companies looking to train drivers, company owners who want their CDL, or individuals starting their own company and needing a CDL to get started (Class A CDL, Class B CDL, or Hotshot).

Questions about Simulator Practice Sessions?

Truck Driving Simulator FAQs

A truck driving simulator is an advanced training tool that allows drivers to practice operating a commercial vehicle in a safe, controlled environment. The simulator replicates real-world driving conditions, vehicle controls, traffic situations, and CDL test maneuvers before students get behind the wheel of an actual truck.

Our truck driving simulator is valuable for:

  • CDL students preparing for training
  • New hires entering the trucking industry
  • CDL holders needing a skills refresher
  • Return-to-duty drivers
  • Drivers preparing for a CDL skills test
  • Companies evaluating driver readiness before investing in behind-the-wheel training

Simulator practice is available for $95 per hour and includes guidance from a qualified trainer. Simulator time is also included with our Class A CDL training packages.

Yes. Simulator training helps drivers practice backing maneuvers, shifting, vehicle control, hazard recognition, mirror usage, space management, and other skills commonly evaluated during CDL training and testing.

Our simulator features:

  • Real truck components and controls
  • Realistic steering, braking, shifting, and clutch operation
  • Automatic and manual transmission options
  • Real-world traffic and weather scenarios
  • Multiple heavy vehicle applications
  • Recorded video playback for coaching and performance review

This creates an immersive training experience that closely mirrors actual commercial vehicle operation.

Our simulator can assess important driver-development areas including:

  • Reaction time
  • Executive decision-making
  • Working memory
  • Hazard recognition and avoidance
  • Pattern recognition
  • Driver self-awareness

These skills directly impact a driver’s ability to operate commercial vehicles safely and effectively.

The simulator measures how drivers respond to realistic driving situations and provides objective performance data. Trainers can review recorded sessions to identify strengths, weaknesses, and coaching opportunities before expensive behind-the-wheel training begins.

Yes. The simulator can help determine whether a student, employee, or new hire demonstrates the functional cognitive skills needed for safe commercial driving. Results are used to create a personalized coaching and development plan—not as a medical diagnosis or CDL licensing decision.

Yes. Many companies choose to sponsor or fully pay for CDL training as part of their workforce development strategy. Employer-paid CDL training helps companies develop qualified drivers while creating career advancement opportunities for employees.

Simulator training allows drivers to build confidence, improve decision-making, practice difficult scenarios, and receive coaching in a risk-free environment. By identifying skill gaps early, drivers can become safer, more prepared, and more successful when transitioning to real-world CDL training and commercial vehicle operation.