We offer 160 hour (4 week) Class "A" CDL Training, as well as refresher training suited to meet your individual needs! Are you looking to become a professional truck driver? Our Portland area truck driving school originally began when our owner saw the need for professional CDL truck drivers. At Elite Truck School, we offer a service that is unparalleled.We work with you to provide the tools you need and offer assistance throughout our truck driving programs. Not only do we deliver high-quality training so you can obtain your Class A CDL, we also continue providing help through our lifetime job placement assistance.
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Although the economy has regained much of the ground it lost in the recession, there are still millions of people out of work. If you're still unemployed, now is the ideal time to join our truck driving school for professional truck driving training. Getting your CDL certification isn't as hard as you might think, and there is plenty of demand for hiring truck drivers.
If you're looking to make a decent living cruising the open road, truck driving may be just your calling. The trucking industry is always looking for more drivers, which means most people who earn their commercial driver's license (CDL) have very little trouble finding work. Elite Truck School in the Hillsboro area strives to make CDL training as simple and painless as possible.
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), there are about 25,000 truck driving jobs that need to be filled in this country. There was always a demand for trucking job, and especially now with the economy boom, there is an even higher demand for drivers. However, a few things may have changed since you were last behind the wheel-including your own driving abilities. For help getting used to driving a big truck again, consider taking a truck driving refresher course from Elite Truck School of Hillsboro.
Training students to become professional drivers is only half of our school's goal; the other half is to do everything possible to help each graduate become gainfully employed. It does not make much sense to give you the training if you cannot put it to good use. The first step in doing this is teaching you the skills needed to apply and interview for a position. We teach students effective communication skills, which include proper body language, attitude, self-confidence, and overall effectiveness.
Reviews (10)
Nathan Taggart
Jun 13, 2022
Learned a ton here, and it was worth every penny! Went from zero tractor trailer experience, to being 100% confident in passing my CDL test in 4 short weeks. Max was an AWESOME drive trainer, and I had a blast with our group of guys all through the program! If you're on the fence about what school to choose in the area, you will absolutely not be disappointed in going with Elite!
Abnormal Appetite
Apr 04, 2022
Graduated with my CDL from here and was able to find employment immediately with a carrier that recognized the Elite Truck School name. Not only does ETS offer a great program but the staff is invested in the outcome of your time there. They have recruiters come in every week so you can engage with potential employers and ask questions that will help you figure out what you want in a trucking company.
Lunch is provided during the recruiting sessions! They care if you show up and put the work in, they genuinely want to see you succeed. I would recommend ETS to anyone wanting to get into the trucking industry. They also accept the GI bill or MGI Bill, for any veterans/reservists looking into this school.
Lunch is provided during the recruiting sessions! They care if you show up and put the work in, they genuinely want to see you succeed. I would recommend ETS to anyone wanting to get into the trucking industry. They also accept the GI bill or MGI Bill, for any veterans/reservists looking into this school.
Mohammed Shabib
Mar 21, 2022
This place is definitely worth every penny! got my CDL about 7 months and I'm hitting the road till now. The staffs are the nicest people I ever met. All of the instructors are patient and are truly invested into teaching you how to drive the right way and being safe. ETS is like family THEY WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU!
Jameil Kojah
Aug 13, 2021
I just graduated from ETS and this is the premier school for becoming a truck driver. all the instructors all want our success and are very knowledgeable. they make sure your ready before they send you to test. they are very clear and concise. all the equipment is new and clean. five stars to all instructors and owners. i recommend this if your trying to be a professional and not a pedal pusher.
Leon
Jul 17, 2021
I enrolled the class a month ago. I got my license yesterday. Once you enroll the class, they will handle everything for you. They will schedule the medical test, the knowledge exam, and the road test. The class schedule was right on. We started with the knowledge, then pre-trip, then driving on the road. All the instructors, staffs, and the owners were all very nice and professional. Specially thank my instructors-Jason, Scott, Ben and Sergio.
I learned the knowledge and pre-trip inspection very quick, but not the driving especially for the manual transmission. Scott was my driving instructor and gave me some hard time to make sure I remembered how to properly change the gears, remembered the T-bar, remembered the traffic rules. I have to admit that it worked out. I would not learn this fast and remember all without the pressure from him. I really recommend this place to everyone who wants to get a CDL.
I learned the knowledge and pre-trip inspection very quick, but not the driving especially for the manual transmission. Scott was my driving instructor and gave me some hard time to make sure I remembered how to properly change the gears, remembered the T-bar, remembered the traffic rules. I have to admit that it worked out. I would not learn this fast and remember all without the pressure from him. I really recommend this place to everyone who wants to get a CDL.
Mr. Black
May 24, 2021
Just completed my 4 week course and attained my CDL. I highly recommend Elite Truck School to anyone wanting to get a commercial drivers license. All representatives and staff are super friendly and will answer any questions you have. All teachers are patience and knowledgeable, with years of driving and experience in their repertoire. Some teachers were former students of the school, so when they say, "You are apart of the family" they really mean what they say. 10/10 experience! Great people! Great school!
Matt Smith
Dec 19, 2020
Truck driving school is a good investment but it's important to put your money in the right place. I can't say enough good things about these guys. The instructors are knowledgeable, informative and efficient, they make it a great experience all around. They made sure I was ready when it was time for my test with examiner for the DMV. I passed on my first try without any problems. They have a solid reputation and for good reason. Would 100% recommend to a friend or family member thinking about driving truck for a career.
Jonathan Doyle
May 15, 2019
I am a recent graduate from Elite Truck School! Awesome school, knowledgeable instructors. Come prepared to engage. They will answer any question you can throw at them with intellectual answers, while still having fun. Dean, Shane, Scott and Matt are awesome instructors! Greg the owner is welcoming and a wealth of knowledge. Lots of studying and Lots of hands on drive time. Very blessed to have been able to go threw and graduate from Elite Truck School.
Richard James
Nov 05, 2016
I passed my CDL exam today. I could not have done this without the excellent schooling at Elite Truck School. One month ago, I had never driven a stick shift in a car, never mind a semi-truck. The instructors are great! Knowledgable, Friendly and Patient, I can't recommend this school enough. Not only is the tuition of a high standard, but the job-placement opportunities and post-school support is fantastic.
It's really good to know that I have someone to turn to if I need help with anything once I am out on the road. Signing up with Elite was one of the best career choices I have made!
It's really good to know that I have someone to turn to if I need help with anything once I am out on the road. Signing up with Elite was one of the best career choices I have made!
Levi B. Cylanoid
Oct 31, 2016
I don't give 5 stars lightly. I'm a Marine combat vet and I have a degree in applied sciences from PCC. That being said I'm pretty well rounded in different learning environments. I'm a big proponent of schools sticking with the core of training. This school excels that that. You will never learn anything at this school that does not directly pertain to the subject.
They are not wasting your time and money, not ONE BIT! The hands on experience is invaluable. I knew how to drive, thought I did anyways, and went to the school to sort of "brush up". Boy was I wrong. I would have never passed my tests without this school. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable and you leave with confidence knowing you can drive, and do it correctly.
If you want a job, you'll have one after graduation. It used to be that a new driver could only get Over The Road (OTR) and all local jobs were given to experience drivers. That is NOT the case anymore. I graduated Thursday and started working Monday hauling in my dump truck locally. Companies are short divers. Cal Portland is hiring 14 new drivers right now.
How do I know this? They came to THIS school along with lots of other recruiters. You graduate this school and you will have a job, I guarantee it. This school was worth every penny and I now have a job for life. When you have a CDL in this day and age, you will always have work. This school gets you there and they won't stop training you until you've got it.
If you reading this, that means your interested. Just do it, go down and talk to Thad. Speak with the instructors and feel them out for yourself. They are kind, gentle, patient, and knowledgeable. I rarely write reviews unless I'm upset. Elite Trucking School has impressed me enough to take the time out of my new, busy work schedule to write this. Something I rarely do. Get over there and get it started! Your exciting new job is waiting for YOU!
They are not wasting your time and money, not ONE BIT! The hands on experience is invaluable. I knew how to drive, thought I did anyways, and went to the school to sort of "brush up". Boy was I wrong. I would have never passed my tests without this school. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable and you leave with confidence knowing you can drive, and do it correctly.
If you want a job, you'll have one after graduation. It used to be that a new driver could only get Over The Road (OTR) and all local jobs were given to experience drivers. That is NOT the case anymore. I graduated Thursday and started working Monday hauling in my dump truck locally. Companies are short divers. Cal Portland is hiring 14 new drivers right now.
How do I know this? They came to THIS school along with lots of other recruiters. You graduate this school and you will have a job, I guarantee it. This school was worth every penny and I now have a job for life. When you have a CDL in this day and age, you will always have work. This school gets you there and they won't stop training you until you've got it.
If you reading this, that means your interested. Just do it, go down and talk to Thad. Speak with the instructors and feel them out for yourself. They are kind, gentle, patient, and knowledgeable. I rarely write reviews unless I'm upset. Elite Trucking School has impressed me enough to take the time out of my new, busy work schedule to write this. Something I rarely do. Get over there and get it started! Your exciting new job is waiting for YOU!
