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CDL Training Near Arlington Heights, IL

Arlington Heights is one of the closest suburbs to our Des Plaines classroom. Classroom and permit prep happen in Des Plaines, and hands-on training happens at our Zion yard.

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Getting Here From Arlington Heights

Two Locations, One Program

Most Arlington Heights students take Northwest Highway (US-14) or Arlington Heights Road south to Des Plaines.

Des Plaines Classroom

200 Howard Ave #210, Des Plaines, IL 60018

About 6 miles from Arlington Heights (straight line). Enrollment, paperwork, classroom, and permit (CLP) test prep.

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Zion Training Yard

700 Trumpet Pk Dr, Zion, IL 60099

About 26 miles from Arlington Heights (straight line). Pre-trip inspection, backing, parking, and behind-the-wheel training.

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The Program

Class A CDL in 3–4 Weeks for $2,499

Arlington Heights sits between the I-90 and Route 53 corridors, so graduates have easy access to carriers across the Northwest Suburbs and the O'Hare freight area.

  • 160 hours: classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel training
  • $2,499 total — $1,000 to enroll, the rest in installments while you train
  • Guaranteed interview* with Run Direct, entry pay from $0.70/mile
  • English exam-phrase support built into training
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Before You Enroll

What You Need

License & Status

A regular Illinois driver's license, plus U.S. citizenship or a green card. Since March 16, 2026, federal rules limit non-domiciled CDLs to H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders.

Age

21+ to drive interstate. Illinois allows 18–20-year-olds to drive intrastate only.

Medical

A DOT physical and a drug test before you drive a commercial vehicle. Full requirements.

FAQ

Questions From Arlington Heights Students

How far is the classroom from Arlington Heights?+

6 miles in a straight line to the Des Plaines classroom, usually via Northwest Highway or Arlington Heights Road.

What do I need to enroll?+

A regular Illinois driver's license, a green card or U.S. citizenship, and you must be 21+ to drive interstate. You'll also need a DOT physical and a drug test.

Is a job guaranteed after graduation?+

No school can honestly guarantee a job. Every qualified graduate gets a guaranteed interview* with Run Direct, our carrier partner, with entry pay starting at $0.70/mile, and you're free to work for any carrier.

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We'll confirm the next class, your schedule between Des Plaines and Zion, and the payment plan.

*Guaranteed interview, not guaranteed employment. Hiring decisions are made by the carrier.

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