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Get Your Class A CDL in Just 10 Weeks in Los Angeles
Stop settling for low-paying jobs. Master Trucking Academy’s comprehensive 160-hour program gives you the real skills major carriers demand, and the license to start earning serious income.
The Trusted CDL School for Los Angeles
Are you stuck in a dead-end job making barely enough to get by? Many fast-track CDL programs drag you through as little as 17 hours of training, leaving you unprepared and unqualified for jobs at major trucking companies. Worse, they charge you thousands of dollars for a license that top carriers like major carriers won’t even accept. That means you are spending money and wasting time when you could be on the road building a real career.
At Master Trucking Academy, we do things differently. Our 160-hour Class A CDL program, the industry minimum required by major carriers, combines classroom theory, yard skills and road driving practice. Owner Karla Costilla built this school on her own experience running a trucking company, and she knows exactly what employers need from a new driver. You will be fully prepared to pass your CDL road test and walk into a job on day one.
160-Hour Comprehensive Training: We do not cut corners. Our full program meets the minimum hours required by major carriers, and other top carriers, so your CDL is accepted everywhere.
Lowest Barrier to Start in LA: Begin your training for just $500 down, then pay $400 per week. No lump sum required, just show up and start learning.
Class A CDL Training
A complete 160-hour program, classroom theory, simulator practice, yard skills, and on-road driving, designed to meet FMCSA and major carrier standards.
Simulator Training
Practice clutch control and gear shifting in our full truck simulator before ever getting behind the wheel of a real truck, reducing anxiety and building confidence fast
Road Test Preparation
We teach the exact pre-trip inspection, air brake demonstration, and driving maneuvers required to pass your CDL road test with confidence.
Job Placement Support
Our 160-hour curriculum meets the hiring minimums of major carriers like major carriers. Graduates leave fully qualified to apply and get hired immediately.
Flexible Payment Plans
Start for just $500 down, then pay $400 per week over 10 weeks. All tuition must be completed before FMCSA registration and DMV testing.
Intensive Daily Practice
Train in three daily shift options, morning, afternoon, or evening, and take multiple sessions per day to move through the program faster.
Weekend Training Options
Saturday and Sunday classes run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., so students who are currently working can train without quitting their jobs.
Work Ready Week
A dedicated week of real-world industry skills: docking, coupling and uncoupling, tire chaining, and trailer weighing, skills many schools never teach.
The trucking industry needs qualified drivers right now. Stop waiting and start building the career you deserve. Call us today to reserve your seat.
Recent Master Trucking Academy, Students Reviews
Marcus T.
Karla and her team are incredible. The simulator training gave me the confidence I needed before getting in a real truck. I passed my road test on the first try and got hired by a major carrier within a week of graduating.
Diana R.
I was working a warehouse job and needed a change. The payment plan made it possible for me to start without saving up thousands first. Ten weeks later I have my Class A CDL and I am making more money than I ever have.
James M.
What sets this school apart is the Work Ready Week. I learned coupling and uncoupling, tire chaining, and trailer weighing — things most schools skip entirely. I felt completely prepared walking into my first job. Highly recommend.
Keisha B.
What sets this school apart is the Work Ready Week. I learned coupling and uncoupling, tire chaining, and trailer weighing — things most schools skip entirely. I felt completely prepared walking into my first job. Highly recommend.
Where We Train
Gardena
Los Angeles
Compton
Torrance
Inglewood
Carson
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it really take to graduate?
Our full Class A CDL program is 160 hours, completed in 10 weeks. Students who take multiple daily sessions can finish faster. New cohorts start every two weeks so you can begin soon.
What if I do not have the full tuition right now?
No problem. You can start with just $500 down and pay $400 per week over the course of the program. All payments must be completed before your FMCSA registration and road test.
Do I need my CDL permit before I enroll?
No. You do not need a Commercial Learner Permit to enroll. We guide you through obtaining your CLP during the first week of the program, including the General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles tests.
Will major trucking companies accept my CDL from this school?
Yes. Our 160-hour program meets the minimum training hours required by major carriers like major carriers. Graduates are registered in the FMCSA federal registry and are immediately eligible for top-tier employment.