United States Truck Driving School

What United States Truck Driving School does

United States Truck Driving School (USTDS) is a private, for-profit CDL training institution founded in 1958 by John Mauro and headquartered in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The school operates two primary campuses — a 17-acre Denver-area facility and a 9.7-acre Colorado Springs site — and is part of the eight-campus national network of parent company The CDL School, a TransForce Group subsidiary acquired in 2021. USTDS delivers FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) comprising 80 hours of theory instruction plus a 192-hour Class A CDL program structured across classroom, laboratory/range, and behind-the-wheel public road modules. Its instructor-to-student ratios (1:10 classroom, 1:4 lab, 1:1 on road) are central to its individualized training positioning, and CVTA-certified instructors teach to a federally regulated curriculum with state-certified on-site testing pads.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time student tuition for Class A CDL, Class B CDL, ELDT certification, and refresher courses, supplemented by B2B fleet safety training sold to trucking companies. Multiple financing channels underpin enrollment — VA education benefits, state and federal programs, employer tuition reimbursement up to $7,500, in-house financing with deferred repayment, and private student loans. The school serves two principal customer segments: career changers and entry-level students seeking commercial driving careers, and military veterans leveraging GI Bill benefits through the Troops Into Transportation sub-brand. Distribution is a hybrid B2C/B2B2C model — direct enrollment through website and admissions outreach, paired with on-campus recruitment by major national carriers (Swift, Werner, May, JBS Carriers) that offer tuition reimbursement and immediate hiring pathways, complemented by lifetime job placement services for all graduates.

Name

United States Truck Driving School

Legal name

United States Truck Driving School, Inc.

Website

https://ustruck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United States Truck Driving School is a privately held, FMCSA-approved CDL training institution operating two Colorado campuses (Denver and Colorado Springs) under TransForce Group's The CDL School network, serving career changers and military veterans with Class A/B CDL, ELDT certification, and lifetime job placement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Driver Training

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driver Staffing, Training & Compliance (CDL, Background Checks) (EDAEADAE), Driver & Technician Training, Certification & Workforce Management (THAIANAJ), Transportation & Fleet Safety (DOT, Driver Safety) (EDABAEAM)

Keywords

• CDL training
• Commercial driver license
• Truck driving school
• Driver education programs
• Fleet safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheat Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. CDL Training Tuition: Students pay tuition for CDL training programs including Class A CDL, Class B CDL, ELDT certification, and refresher courses. Tuition varies by program selected. Multiple financing options available including VA benefits, state/federal programs, private financing, and employer tuition reimbursement.
2. Fleet and Industry Training Services: Customized transportation safety training programs for trucking companies including seminars, consulting services, and ongoing safety meetings. Conducted on-site or at school facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United States Truck Driving School delivers commercial driver license (CDL) training programs, including Class A CDL, Class B CDL, FMCSA-approved Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT), CDL refresher courses, and fleet/industry safety training for trucking employers. The school pairs classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction with lifetime job placement assistance for graduates.

Product overview

United States Truck Driving School offers a portfolio of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training programs operating as a network of eight nationally recognized training campuses, with two primary Colorado locations in Denver (Wheat Ridge) and Colorado Springs (Fountain). The core training offerings center on Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) certification, Class A CDL Training (192 hours), and Class B CDL Training, supplemented by CDL refresher courses and specialized Fleet and Industry Training for carrier partners. The institution is structured under The CDL School, a TransForce Group company, and operates the Troops Into Transportation program for military veterans. Job placement services and financial aid programs including VA benefits and tuition reimbursement support student career transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Troops Into Transportation: A program designed to support service members in pursuing rewarding careers in the transportation industry, helping veterans and their families transition to civilian life through CDL training and job placement.

Products and services

• Class A CDL Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn their CDL in approximately 30 days
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The CDL School / TransForce GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021USTDS was acquired by The CDL School, a TransForce company, in 2021. This acquisition provides access to campuses across the country and enables enhanced veteran support through the Troops Into Transportation program.
• SwiftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor national trucking carrier that routinely recruits students from USTDS campuses. Offers tuition reimbursement programs where companies may reimburse graduates up to 100% of tuition costs, up to $7,500 total.
• WernercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized trucking company recruiting USTDS graduates. Active employer partner offering tuition reimbursement and competitive entry-level salaries for CDL holders.
• MaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally known trucking carrier operating as an employer partner. Recruits students and offers tuition reimbursement programs for graduates entering truck driving careers.
• JBS CarrierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trucking carrier partner recruiting graduates from USTDS. Active participant in tuition reimbursement programs and career placement services.
• Veterans AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccepts VA education benefits including Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill), Chapter 31 (VR&E), Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill), Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents), and Chapter 1606 (Selected Reserve).
• Department of LaborminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating employers in the DOL Apprenticeship program can assist veterans in using VA Education Benefits after graduation. The apprenticeship program provides additional career advancement opportunities.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMCSA-approved training provider registered in the Training Provider Registry (TPR). ELDT compliant school meeting all federal requirements for CDL training providers under the Entry-Level Driver Training Mandate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• CR England CDL Training:

Direct peers

• The CDL School: Direct parent / sibling brand under TransForce that operates the broader 8-campus CDL training network including the USTDS Colorado locations; identical product offering (Class A/B CDL, ELDT, fleet training) and shared employer and VA benefit pipelines make it the most directly comparable entity.
• 160 Driving Academy: National multi-campus CDL training provider offering Class A/B CDL programs, ELDT certification, and carrier-direct tuition reimbursement partnerships (e.g., with Swift, Werner, J.B. Hunt), competing head-to-head with USTDS in many of the same geographies.
• Roadmaster Drivers School: One of the largest US CDL training networks with multiple campuses, offering Class A CDL, ELDT, refresher courses, and lifetime job placement services to national carriers — a close functional and competitive peer to USTDS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ustds
• Facebookfacebook.com/ustruckdrivingschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-states-truck-driving-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/ustds_colorado

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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