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CDL Courses in Panama City

Kickstart Your Career with CDL Classes & Driving Lessons

Whether you want to start a new career or strengthen your company's driver team, Commercial Driving School is your destination for professional CDL training.

Why Choose Commercial Driving School?

Convenient Central Location

Earning your Commercial Driver's License shouldn't drain your wallet or require hours of commuting. At Commercial Driving School, we saw a gap in quality CDL training across Northern Florida, Alabama, and Georgia—and we filled it.

Accelerated, Flexible Learning

You shouldn't have to wait when you're ready to hit the road. That's why we offer fast-track CDL programs with flexible class schedules tailored to busy lives.

Our training gets you fully licensed - no temporary or restricted certificates - so you can confidently operate the vehicles you're trained on. Jump-start your career as a CDL-A driver and earn $100k+ a year on average!

Career Placement & Job Support

Training is just the beginning. Our job placement assistance connects graduates with trusted employers throughout the region. Through strong industry partnerships and a growing professional network, we help you land your first job and start earning.

Employer Partnerships

We don't just train individuals—we partner with companies. Our custom training programs for employers ensure that entire teams are road-ready with the latest safety standards, driving techniques, and compliance knowledge.

We bridge the gap between CDL education and on-the-job performance by aligning our curriculum with workforce needs.

Entry Level Class A
Entry Level Class B
Hazmat Endorsement

Entry Level Class A

Jul 7 - Aug 1

8:00 am

Available

Class runs Monday-Friday and is held from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch on your own. To sign your Student Agreement, please enter "Entry Level Class A" as the program name. The start date is July 7th and the estimated completion date is August 1st.

Class A Refresher

Jul 7 - 18

8:00 am

Available

Class runs Monday-Friday and is held from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch on your own. To sign your Student Agreement, please enter "Class A Refresher" as the program name. The start date is July 7th and the estimated completion date is July 18th.

Class A Recertification

Dates to be finalized

TBD

Available

Please contact us at info@commercial-driving-school.com to schedule your Class A Recertification.

Class A CDL Permit Program

Jul 21 - 25

8:00 am

Available

Class runs Monday-Friday and is held from 8:00am - 12:00pm. To sign your Student Agreement, please enter "Class A CDL Permit Program" as the program name. The start date is July 21st and the estimated completion date is July 25th.

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Class A Courses

Why would I need a Class A CDL?

A Class A commercial driver's license is required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, to include a towed vehicle that is HEAVIER than 10,000 lbs.

While your towing allowances will depend on which endorsements you obtain, a few of the vehicles you MAY be able to drive with a Class A CDL (with proper endorsements) include:

Tractor-trailers
Truck and trailer combinations
Double and triple trailers
Tractor-trailer buses
Tanker vehicles
Livestock carriers
Flatbeds

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Class B Courses

Why would I need a Class B CDL?

A Class B commercial driver's license is required to operate:

A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or heavier.
Any vehicle described above is towing another vehicle weighing UP TO 10,000 lbs.

Some of the vehicles you may be allowed to operate (with the right endorsement) include:

Straight trucks.
Large buses
Segmented buses.
Box trucks
Dump trucks with small trailers.

More Information About Class B

Entry Level Class B

Jul 14 - 25

8:00 am

Available

Class runs Monday-Friday and is held from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch on your own. To sign your Student Agreement, please enter "Entry Level Class B" as the program name. The start date is July 14th and the estimated completion date is July 25th.

Class B Refresher

Jul 7 - 11

8:00 am

Available

Class runs Monday-Friday and is held from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch on your own. To sign your Student Agreement, please enter "Class B Refresher" as the program name. The start date is July 7th and the estimated completion date is July 11th.

Class B Recertification

Dates to be finalized

TBD

Available

Please contact us at info@commercial-driving-school.com to schedule your Class B Recertification.

Class B CDL Permit Program

Jul 21 - 25

8:00 am

Available

Class runs Monday-Friday and is held from 8:00am - 12:00pm. To sign your Student Agreement, please enter "Class B CDL Permit Program" as the program name. The start date is July 21st and the estimated completion date is July 25th.

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Hazmat Prep Endorsement

Jun 30

8:00 am

Available

Class is one day and runs from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch on your own. To sign your Student Agreement, please enter "Hazmat Prep Endorsement" as the program name. The start date is June 30th and the estimated completion date is June 30th.

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Hazmat Endorsement Courses

Why would I need a Hazmat Endorsement?

Once you possess a Class A, B, or C CDL, you may begin applying for a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.

Hazardous materials may include:

Explosives
Gases
Some solids
Flammable and combustible liquids
Other materials that may cause harm

Without a HAZMAT endorsement, you may be limited in what you can transport with a standard commercial driver's license.

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