What Roadmaster Drivers School does

Roadmaster Drivers School is a privately held, for-profit commercial driver training institution founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lithia Springs, Georgia. The company's core offering is a 180-hour Class A CDL training program delivered across 21 physical campuses in 15 states, with curriculum covering classroom theory, pre-trip inspections, backing maneuvers, and behind-the-wheel driving in 53-foot trailers using modern automatic-transmission equipment. All locations are registered on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and meet federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements that took effect February 7, 2022, providing a regulatory credential that gates entry into the U.S. trucking workforce.

The business monetizes through per-student tuition, supplemented by in-house financing and tuition-reimbursement partnerships with major carriers (Werner Enterprises, Covenant Transport, Stevens Transport, May Trucking) that cover 80–100% of program cost in exchange for graduate placement. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website enrollment, a national phone hotline (1-800-831-1300), and channel partnerships, most notably Amazon Career Choice (up to $5,250 per eligible associate) and Veterans Education Benefits. Specialized product tracks include the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) for drivers aged 18–20, Fleet Truck Driver Training for enterprise customers, a Veterans CDL Training program with Military Friendly designation, and a Spanish-language track expanding reach to Hispanic job-seekers. Recent strategic activity centers on capacity reinvestment — $1.5M into Jackson, MS (2025) and $1.1M into Atlanta, GA (2026) — and on growing enterprise and apprenticeship channels. The company has produced 100,000+ graduates over 34+ years of operation and operates with an estimated 101–250 employees; financial ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding rounds.

Name

Roadmaster Drivers School

Legal name

Roadmaster Drivers School

Website

https://roadmaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Roadmaster Drivers School is a private CDL training provider operating 21 campuses across 15 states, delivering a 180-hour Class A CDL program to career changers, veterans, and Amazon associates with carrier-funded tuition reimbursement and job placement assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Driving Education

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

Keywords

• CDL training services
• Commercial driver education
• Truck driving school
• Class A CDL license
• Entry-level driver training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lithia Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CDL Training Tuition: Roadmaster charges tuition for Class A CDL training programs. The company offers in-house financing to qualifying students and accepts Amazon Career Choice benefits (up to $5,250 per eligible associate). Trucking carriers may offer tuition reimbursement programs covering up to 100% of tuition costs after graduation.
2. Tuition Reimbursement Partnerships: Roadmaster partners with trucking carriers who offer tuition reimbursement programs, where graduates working for those carriers receive reimbursement of 80-100% of tuition costs through monthly payments of $100-$250 per month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Roadmaster Drivers School provides Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training through approximately 180 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction at 21 nationwide training campuses. The program covers pre-trip inspections, backing maneuvers, road driving with 53-foot trailers, and DOT compliance, and includes job placement assistance connecting graduates with partner carriers like Werner, Covenant, and Stevens.

Product overview

Roadmaster Drivers School offers a unified training platform centered on Class A CDL training, providing comprehensive programs from initial classroom instruction through hands-on driving experience. The core offering is the Class A CDL Training Program (180 hours), supplemented by specialized tracks including ELDT-compliant training, Amazon Career Choice tuition assistance, Veterans CDL training, and the SDAP program for drivers under 21. Support services include career placement assistance and financial aid with up to 100% tuition reimbursement through partner carriers. The school operates 20+ nationwide locations and has trained over 100,000 graduates in over 34 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Class A CDL Training Program Primary training program providing the skills to obtain a Class A CDL license and become eligible for entry-level commercial driver positions; covers classroom instruction, pre-trip inspections, backing maneuvers, and road driving.
• ELDT Training FMCSA-required Entry-Level Driver Training program meeting federal ELDT requirements; all Roadmaster locations are registered on the Training Provider Registry.
• CDL Classes Comprehensive CDL training classes covering driving techniques, DOT compliance, vehicle maintenance, pre-trip inspection, and practical behind-the-wheel experience with 53-foot trailers.
• Amazon Career Choice Program Tuition assistance program for Amazon employees providing up to $5,250 in tuition coverage for CDL training, including a standard 4-week full-time program and an 8-week hybrid option for shift workers.
• Career Services Job placement assistance provided to graduates at no extra cost; staff guide trainees through the application process and connect graduates with top trucking carriers.
• Financial Assistance Tuition financing options for qualifying students, with 80-100% of tuition potentially covered through in-house financing or carrier reimbursement programs.
• Fleet Truck Driver Training Customized CDL training programs for trucking companies and fleets needing to train multiple drivers at scale.
• Veterans CDL Training CDL training program approved for Veterans Education Benefits; eligible veterans and dependents can apply through the Veterans Administration.
• SDAP Program Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program allowing individuals under 21 to pursue interstate trucking careers through an apprenticeship with participating carriers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Truck drivers earn average of $66,809 annually (up to $1,284/week) according to BLS data
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JOTO PR DisruptorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Partnership with JOTO PR Disruptors to promote and support CDL training programs aimed at expanding workforce development in the trucking industry. The partnership emphasizes modern training facilities, financial aid, and direct employment pathways for trainees.
• Amazon Career ChoicecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Career Choice is a benefit program for Amazon associates providing tuition assistance up to $5,250 for in-demand careers including truck driving. Roadmaster is an approved training provider, enabling Amazon employees to receive CDL training with tuition coverage.
• Werner EnterprisescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor trucking carrier that actively recruits Roadmaster graduates, often before graduation. Werner has invested over $30 million in driver pay increases and partners with Roadmaster for tuition reimbursement programs.
• Covenant TransportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading trucking company that recruits graduates from Roadmaster Drivers School. Active partnership for job placement and career pathway development.
• Stevens TransportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCarrier partner actively recruiting Roadmaster graduates for truck driving positions. Partnership includes job placement assistance and employer recruitment events.
• May TruckingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional trucking carrier offering tuition reimbursement programs for Roadmaster graduates who become employed with the company.
• Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVTA is the leading national organization focused on raising training and safety standards in truck-driver education. Roadmaster is an Official Member in Good Standing, indicating adherence to industry-backed best practices and involvement in national advocacy for improved ELDT standards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• All-State Career: Multi-state career training operator with CDL programs alongside other trades, overlapping Roadmaster in select metros and competing for similar career-changer and veteran populations.
• National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS): One of the largest private CDL training networks in the US, offering Class A CDL programs across multiple states with similar curriculum structure, ELDT compliance, and job placement partnerships with major carriers.
• Truck Driver Institute (TDI): Regional CDL training school with multiple campuses in the South and Midwest, directly overlapping Roadmaster's footprint in states like Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas with similar 4-week Class A programs.
• 160 Driving Academy: Multi-location private CDL training school operating across the Midwest and South, competing head-to-head with Roadmaster for the same career-changer and veteran student segments with comparable carrier partnerships.
• Premier Truck Driving School: Multi-location CDL training provider with comparable curriculum hours, ELDT-aligned programs, and carrier-partnered job placement — directly competing for the same prospective driver student base.
• CDL Academy: Dedicated CDL training school offering Class A programs with comparable structure and employer partnerships, competing for entry-level driver students in overlapping regional markets.
• SAGE Truck Driving Schools: Multi-state CDL training operator offering Class A programs at multiple campuses, targeting similar entry-level driver cohorts with employer partnerships and tuition assistance comparable to Roadmaster's model.
• New England Tractor Trailer Training School: Established Northeast-based CDL training school with a long operating history, offering similar Class A programs and competing in some of Roadmaster's Bethlehem, PA corridor.

Emerging players

• Community College CDL Programs (e.g., Houston Community College): Public community colleges are expanding CDL training capacity with subsidized tuition, increasingly competing for the same entry-level student segment that Roadmaster targets, particularly cost-sensitive career changers.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation (Driver Training Programs): One of the largest US trucking carriers that operates its own driver training initiatives and recruits heavily from CDL schools; represents both a placement partner and a potential long-term in-house competitor for Roadmaster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RoadmasterCDL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RoadmasterCDLSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoadmasterDriversSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roadmasterdriversschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/roadmastercdl
• TikToktiktok.com/@roadmastercdlschool

Compliance4 records

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Investments

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