About Woody's CDL
Expert Instructors
At Woody's CDL, our expert instructors have years of experience in the driving industry. Woody's CDL Services, LLC, has been in business since 2000 as an Authorized D.O.T. Third-Party Tester.
On February 7, 2022, Federal law changed so that all CDL applicants need ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training), in other words, schooling.
Starting in January, Woody's CDL Services LLC will be a full-service ELDT Provider school from start to finish.
Schooling through testing
- Classroom (theory) done online. Discounted rate $200
- Pre-trip inspection (Range). - Hands-on pre-trip inspection
- Backing (BCS) Range - Will teach all backing procedures as stated in the FMCSA
- Driving public roads - will teach a safe and efficient manner
- Actual CDL Testing
- Classes taught A, B, and C
- Vehicles provided will be manual or automatic
- Testing was done in the same trucks as practiced in
*flexible hours Monday - Saturday
F.A.Q & ANSWERS
How to do I obtain my Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
NOTE: You must pass a medical examination and hold a valid Federal Medical Card to drive in intrastate or interstate commerce in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Study the appropriate section(s) in the CDL Manual before taking your test(s). All applicants for a CDL must pass the General Knowledge Test.
- Take and pass the appropriate Knowledge Test(s) for the vehicle you plan to drive. You must present a valid Class D license at the time of testing
- Obtain your Commercial Driver License Instructional (CDLI) permit.
- Must enroll and pass the ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) Course before moving on.
- Schedule and pass the pre-trip and skills test(s). You must schedule a skills test with approved third-party testers.
- You can add the CDL classes and endorsements to your Class D license.
What is the CDL medical requirements?
To drive in intrastate or interstate commerce, you must have passed a medical examination within the past 2 years, in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Do you provide any training classes?
Yes, We are a DOT and FSMCA-approved ELDT Provider
What equipment will I be able to drive once I have my commercial driver's license?
What you are allowed to drive depends on two things: the license class and which, if any, endorsements you have. Here's a breakdown:
- Class A: Allows you to drive any combination of vehicles with a combined GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds, and the GVWR of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is more than 10,000 pounds
- Class B: Allows you to drive a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle with a trailer with a GVWR of no more than 10,000 pounds
- Class C: Allows you to drive any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials.
If the equipment you want to drive is not listed in any of the above categories, then you will need to obtain an endorsement to add to your CDL. Here's a list of endorsement types, equipment, and cargo, along with the letter designation for the endorsement:
- Bulk liquid tankers (N)
- Doubles/Triples (T)
- Passenger buses (P)
- School buses (S)
- Hazmat cargo, regardless of vehicle size (H)
If you want to be licensed to drive equipment with air brakes, then you need a separate endorsement for that. You must take an additional knowledge test, and the vehicle you supply for your road test must have air brakes in order to get your authorization.
Do you have a truck that I can use for the ELDT provider program and testing?
Yes, we do for a rental fee. Go to rates and services
How much does it cost?
If you go through my Program, the cost is: $350
If you come through from another school and not through my program, the cost is: $400
F.A.Q & ANSWERS
Do you accept credit cards or checks?
Yes, we accept credit cards or cash payments.
Do you have to pay again if you fail?
Yes, you pay if you PASS or FAIL. Yes, it's $50 per test you have to take over.
How long do I have to wait if I fail the CDL road test?
It depends on your points. You could wait two days, one week, or two weeks at the maximum. Pre-trip is two days.
What do I need to bring for the road test?
- Valid driver's license (CLASS D)
- Valid CDL instruction permit
- Memory Aid, if you wish to use it on the pre-trip
- Cash for the road test
What are CDL Restrictions?
If I fail the pre-trip is the test over?
Yes, it is a two-day wait
If I fail the backing, is the test over?
Yes, it is a one-week wait
If I fail the road test, how long do I wait?
Depending on the score, it is one day, one week, or two weeks
Your Journey to Safe Driving Starts Here
Recap:
This is NOT a full-blown truck-driving school like Fox Valley or Sun Prairie.
- It is an ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) School.
- The Online Theory course is $200 contracted through JJ Keller CO.
- If you complete only the online course and do the training elsewhere, the cost will be $250.
- It consists of 48 different modules you must complete and pass with a score of 80% or higher.
- Once completed, everything else is hourly
- Weekdays $155
- Weekdays AFTER 4 pm $175
- Weekends $175
- Holiday's $175
- The Pre-trip inspection is a hands-on and video approach to help you advance to the backing procedures
- Prior Knowledge and Experience are a plus
- Prior Knowledge and Experience are a plus
Backing (Range)
- Will teach you the backing procedures as outlined in the FMCSA guidelines.
- Prior Knowledge and Experience are a plus
- Prior Knowledge and Experience are a plus
Driving (Public Roads)
- Will teach you safely and efficiently in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.
- Prior Knowledge and Experience are a plus
Ready to get started?
Please review, print, and email a signed copy of the following Agreement to the terms and conditions for the training process to al@woodyscdl.com
Once we review your signed agreement, we will contact you for your online course payment.