Elite Truck School

What Elite Truck School does

Elite Truck School is a family-owned, for-profit Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training school operating five physical campuses across Oregon (Albany, Eugene/Creswell, Hillsboro, Portland) and Washington (Vancouver/Brush Prairie). Founded in 2003 in Hillsboro, OR by Greg Reisnaur — a former two-time Oregon Truck Driving Champion (1989, 1990) and 1993 America's Road Team Captain — the school delivers a 160-hour, FMCSA-registered Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) curriculum covering Class A and Class B CDL preparation, endorsements (Hazardous Materials, Tanker, Doubles/Triples), refresher courses, and GI Bill-approved veteran training. Training is delivered in small in-person classes on practice yards equipped with on-site loading docks using a modern Volvo fleet, and is supported by lifetime job placement assistance through a network of more than 50 carrier partners including premier relationships with May Trucking and Schneider.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer enrollment model: prospective students engage via the school website (with campus-specific landing pages and lead forms), phone inquiries, social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), SEO-oriented content marketing, and on-campus open houses that double as recruiting events for carrier partners. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time tuition payments for training programs, supplemented by endorsement and refresher courses; the student mix is diversified across self-pay consumers, WIOA-funded workforce-development trainees, and VA/GI Bill-eligible veterans. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but financing, WIOA, GI Bill, scholarships, and grants broaden access.

The operation is bootstrapped and privately held, with the Reisnaur family maintaining ownership; Greg Reisnaur serves as President/Owner with sons Tyler Reisnaur (General Manager) and JJ Reisnaur (Director of Operations) managing day-to-day operations, alongside an instructor corps largely drawn from former Elite graduates. The company holds required state-level licensure in both Oregon and Washington, FMCSA Training Provider Registry registration, CVTA membership, and full VA/WIOA approval — collectively the regulatory gating that defines its addressable market. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, no external funding rounds have been disclosed, and ownership has remained entirely within the founding family since inception.

Name

Elite Truck School

Legal name

Elite Truck School

Website

https://elitetruckschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elite Truck School is a family-owned CDL training school operating five campuses in Oregon and Washington, delivering FMCSA-registered Class A and Class B training, endorsements, refresher courses, and lifetime job placement for aspiring professional truck drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Driver Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Fleet Safety (DOT, Driver Safety) (EDABAEAM), Driver & Technician Training, Certification & Workforce Management (THAIANAJ)

Keywords

• CDL training programs
• Commercial driver education
• Truck driving school
• Class A CDL training
• ELDT driver training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. CDL Training Tuition: Fee-for-service CDL training programs including Class A CDL (160 hours), Class B CDL, CDL Refresher courses, and ELDT training. Students pay tuition for training programs with various financial assistance options including GI Bill for veterans and WIOA approval for workforce development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elite Truck School delivers FMCSA-registered commercial driver license (CDL) training, with a flagship 160-hour Class A CDL program, plus Class B CDL, refresher, ELDT, and endorsement courses. The school supplements classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction with lifetime job placement assistance, veteran benefits support (GI Bill), WIOA funding pathways, and on-site practice yards with loading docks across five campuses in Oregon and Washington.

Product overview

Elite Truck School offers a unified CDL training service built around its core Class A and Class B CDL training programs. The flagship Class A CDL Training Program is a 160-hour, FMCSA-approved program typically completed in 4 weeks, serving as the primary pathway for students to obtain their commercial driver's license. This core program is supplemented by specialized add-on modules including CDL Refresher Courses, ELDT Training for Entry-Level Driver Training compliance, GI Bill®-approved training for veterans, and CDL Endorsement Training for Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and Doubles/Triples (T) credentials. Comprehensive support services including lifetime Job Placement Assistance and Tuition Assistance (covering WIOA, VA benefits, grants, and financing) support students throughout their training and into their trucking careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Class A CDL Training Program FMCSA-approved 160-hour training program preparing students to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License for tractor-trailer operation. Full-time program completes in approximately 4 weeks, covering pre-trip inspection, vehicle handling, safety regulations, and CDL skills test preparation.
• Class B CDL Training Program Training program preparing students to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License for operating single vehicles with a GVWR over 26,000 pounds, such as straight trucks, large buses, and dump trucks.
• CDL Refresher Course Refresher course for individuals returning to the trucking industry after a gap or seeking to update their skills. Covers truck inspections, driving skills, and current road rules.
• ELDT Training Entry-Level Driver Training compliant with FMCSA requirements for drivers seeking first-time Class A or B CDL, or hazardous materials endorsement.
• GI Bill CDL Training for Veterans VA-approved CDL training program available at all Oregon locations. Eligible veterans can use GI Bill benefits to cover tuition, fees, housing allowances, and necessary supplies.
• CDL Endorsement Training (H, N, T) Training programs for CDL endorsements including Hazardous Materials (H), Tanker (N), and Doubles/Triples (T) endorsements to expand career opportunities and earning potential.
• Job Placement Assistance Lifetime job placement assistance connecting graduates with local and long-haul trucking job opportunities through partnerships with 50+ trucking carriers across the country.
• Tuition Assistance Financial assistance programs including WIOA approval, VA benefits support, grants, scholarships, and financing options to help students fund their CDL training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training completion in 4 weeks for full-time students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered premier, core and minor.

• May Trucking CompanypremierGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner company actively recruiting Elite Truck School graduates. Part of ongoing blog series highlighting employer partnerships.
• SchneidercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor national trucking company with dedicated recruiter Ben Mleziva who provides guidance to prospective students about company culture, benefits and career paths for graduates.
• WorkSource OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development organization that has encouraged Elite Truck School expansion and provides training support for eligible students.
• Veterans AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA-approved training provider allowing eligible veterans to use GI Bill benefits for CDL training at all Oregon campuses.
• Department of Vocational RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing vocational rehabilitation services that refer clients to Elite Truck School for CDL training.
• WorkSource WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington state workforce development organization that has encouraged Elite Truck School expansion into Washington and supports eligible trainee enrollment.
• Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association representing leading truck driver training schools. Elite Truck School is a member, lending credibility and industry advocacy.
• Oregon Trucking AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState trucking association supporting the industry and professional development. School holds membership and staff participate in association activities.
• Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education regulatory body that licenses Elite Truck School in Oregon.
• Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that licenses Elite Truck School in Washington for workforce training programs.
• FMCSA Training Provider RegistrycoreTechnology or IntegrationFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration registry for approved Entry-Level Driver Training providers. Elite Truck School is registered and ELDT-compliant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Top-three U.S. trucking carrier and one of Elite's premier placement partners; runs in-house CDL training programs for its own drivers and recruits from CDL schools like Elite, competing for the same entry-level driver pipeline.
• Werner Enterprises: Major U.S. trucking carrier operating its own in-house CDL training academy to feed its driver pipeline; broader incumbent that overlaps with Elite in targeting aspiring commercial drivers and competes for the same candidate pool.
• C.R. England: Major refrigerated trucking carrier that operates an in-house CDL training academy (Premier Truck Driving); broader incumbent competing for entry-level drivers through its own training pipeline as well as active recruitment of graduates from independent CDL schools.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Top U.S. trucking and intermodal carrier; acquired 160 Driving Academy and operates vertically integrated driver training; broader incumbent adjacent to Elite's independent-school model.
• All-State Career School: Private for-profit vocational institution offering multiple trade programs including Class A CDL at multiple campuses; broader incumbent offering adjacent competitor programs at multi-state scale targeting similar entry-level career-changer students.

Direct peers

• Truck Driving Institute (TDI): Multi-state CDL training school providing Class A CDL programs with job placement services and employer partnerships; comparable to Elite in scale, student demographic, and direct-to-consumer regional training school positioning.
• 160 Driving Academy: National chain of truck driver training schools operating 30+ campuses across the U.S. offering Class A CDL programs with employer placement partnerships; directly comparable to Elite as a multi-site CDL training provider with similar value proposition, target student, and direct-to-consumer enrollment model.
• Roadmaster Drivers School: Multi-state CDL training operator founded in 1983 offering Class A and B programs at multiple U.S. campuses with dedicated placement services; directly comparable to Elite as a long-tenured, multi-site CDL training provider serving similar career-changer and entry-level driver segments.
• SAGE Truck Driving School: Multi-campus CDL training provider operating across Texas and other states with Class A and Class B programs and employer placement support; directly comparable in target market, curriculum focus, and small-class in-person training model.
• National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS): CDL training operator with campuses across the Northeast and Midwest offering Class A CDL programs since 1981; comparable to Elite in core offering, regulatory compliance approach, and direct-to-consumer enrollment with similar FMCSA-aligned curriculum structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EliteTruckCDL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@elitetruckschool1679
• Facebookfacebook.com/elitetruckschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/elitetruckschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elite-truck-school

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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