Knight CDL Academy, LLC
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Knight CDL Academy operates within Knight Transportation's Phoenix terminal, offering Class A CDL training as part of North America's largest truckload fleet network. The program features a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio with classes limited to 15 students, ensuring personalized attention throughout the 2-3 week curriculum. Training combines classroom instruction, outdoor range practice, and highway driving with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology in newly renovated facilities. Graduates receive paid over-the-road training with qualified mentors before transitioning to solo driving positions with Knight Transportation.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- Part of North America's largest truckload fleet (Knight-Swift network)
- 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio with max 15 students per class
- Company-sponsored training with tuition reimbursement program
- VA approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill and Military Apprenticeship Program
- 2 training locations: Phoenix, AZ and Indianapolis, IN
- 24 terminals and 3,100+ tractors nationwide for career opportunities
- High-percentage CDL test passing rate
Key Features
- 2-3 week training program (Monday-Friday, 6am-4pm)
- Classroom driving theory and ELDT instruction
- Outdoor range training and backing practice
- Pre-trip inspection preparation
- Road test preparation and CDL test prep
- Hands-on highway driving experience
- CLP permit preparation class
- Paid over-the-road training with qualified trainer after graduation
Accreditations
Quality Score
Score calculated based on FMCSA pass rates, equipment age, and verified student reviews.Score > 80 indicates industry excellence.
Financing Options
- Company-sponsored training with tuition reimbursement
- In-house financing available
- Post-9/11 GI Bill accepted
- Military Scholarship for qualifying veterans
- Military Apprenticeship Program
- SkillBridge Program for transitioning service members
- WIOA funding eligible
- Discounts for upfront payment
Job Placement
Direct hiring pipeline to Knight Transportation after graduation with paid OTR training period before solo driving assignment
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Additional Information
- Outdoor driving ranges
- Modern trucks
- Freightliner Cascadia
- Kenworth Next Gen T680
- Volvo VNL 860
- International LT 625
- Automatic trucks
- Volvo trucks
- International trucks
- Freightliner trucks
- Trucks with inverters
- Trucks with refrigerators
- Class A trailers
- Modern trucks (Dry Van, Refrigerated, Ports divisions)
- 9 speed Volvo
- Trucks
- Trailers
- Modern trucks (Kenworth, International, Volvo, Freightliner)
- Massive trailer fleet with 3:1 trailer-to-tractor ratio
- Trucks equipped with video safety systems
- Collision mitigation technology
- Anti-rollover technology
- Modern trucks (mix of automatics and 9 speeds, transitioning to all automatics)
- Modern trucks with sleeper cabs
- Collision Mitigation
- Electronic Roll Stability
- Air Disc Brakes
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- TV Mount
- Inverter
- Refrigerator
- Dry van trailers
- Refrigerated trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Training pad for student drivers
- Late-model tractors and trailers
- Volvos, Internationals and Freightliners
- Automatic transmissions
- 9-speed manual transmission trucks
- 18+ years (intrastate)
- 21+ years (interstate)
- Valid driver's license
- Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
- Pass DOT physical
- Pass drug test
- Clean driving record
- No DUI in 10 years
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Social Security card
- Career counseling
- Driver lounge with Wi-Fi access
- Free laundry facilities
- Showers available on-site
- Gym access
- Game room and recreation area
- Outdoor BBQ and picnic area
- Pet area at terminal
- Food truck and vending services
- Truck wash facilities
- Rider and pet program eligibility after 30k solo miles
- Lease program eligibility after 90 days solo driving
- Career path to driver trainer after 60k solo miles
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Knight CDL Academy, LLC
5601 W Buckeye Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85043
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