Now offering a $2,500 completion bonus!
Free CDL Training in Fort Worth, TX. Paid Training. No Contract.
Earn your Class A CDL in 4 weeks at Fort Worth CDL School and start driving for Raider Express with $800/week minimum your first 2 months. No tuition, no school deduction from your pay, ever.
The secret? We're a trucking company, not a school.
Fort Worth CDL School is owned and run by Raider Express, a refrigerated carrier headquartered right here in Fort Worth. We don't make money on tuition — we train drivers because we need great drivers. That's why school is free, why you're paid while you learn, and why you have a job waiting the day you finish.
- ✓No tuition and no school deduction from your paycheck — ever
- ✓Paid $600 during your 4 weeks of classroom & yard training
- ✓$800/week minimum for your first 2 months on the road
- ✓$2,500 completion bonus
- ✓Better home time and a proper work-life balance
- ✓Instructors with 70+ years of combined CDL experience
How paid CDL training works
Apply online
Takes about 10 minutes. A recruiter calls you as soon as possible — usually the same or next day.
4 weeks of school
Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM at our Fort Worth-area yard. You're paid $600 while you learn.
Get your Class A CDL
We help you get your permit and testing is done on site.
Drive for Raider Express
4 more weeks on the road with a trainer, then your own truck. $800/week minimum your first 2 months.
What our drivers make
First-year Raider Express drivers averaged $70,000 in 2025 — with an $800/week minimum for your first 2 months on the road.Company average of full-time first-year drivers; individual pay varies with miles and routes.
Better income. Better home time. More miles. You want more home time, no problem. You want more money, no problem.
Changing lives, one CDL at a time
“I have nothing but good things to say about this company so far. If you knuckle down and do the work, they will bend over backwards to be helpful!”
“Great program! I would highly recommend the Fort Worth CDL School to anyone that is serious and hard working. They provide all the basic knowledge to get you started, then help you along the way with weeks of training.”
“My journey towards obtaining a CDL began with Fort Worth CDL School and Raider Express in December 2023, and it has been nothing short of exceptional. I chose Fort Worth CDL School for their promising program, and it exceeded all expectations.”
CDL school requirements
Meet these and you're ready to apply.
Minimum Age
The Department of Transportation requires all professional drivers be at least 21 years old.
Texas Driver License
Must hold a valid Texas driver license. Out-of-state licenses must be transferred before class.
Background Check
No DUI/DWI, no drug charges, no violent offenses.
Drug Test & DOT Physical
Must pass a hair follicle drug test, alcohol test, and a DOT physical by an approved doctor.
Stable Work History
Must have 2 years of verifiable and stable work history.
Motor Vehicle Record
All motor vehicle records are reviewed to ensure qualification.
Classes start every Monday in Fort Worth.
Free school. Paid training. A job waiting when you finish. Apply in about 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Worth CDL School?+
Fort Worth CDL School is a free CDL school where we help people obtain a Class A CDL who in turn come and drive for our trucking company, Raider Express. The program is 4 weeks long, Monday – Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. We offer paid training on top of the free school and a driving job with Raider Express upon completion.
How much does CDL school cost at Fort Worth CDL School?+
Nothing. There is no tuition, no contract, and no deduction from your pay for school. You are paid $600 while you are in the 4 weeks of school and $800 per week while you are on the road with a trainer.
How long is the CDL training program?+
4 weeks in school, Monday – Friday 7 AM to 5 PM. Once you complete the 4 weeks, you're hired as a truck driver with Raider Express and complete 4 more weeks on the road with a certified CDL Driver Trainer before driving on your own.
Do I get paid to attend Fort Worth CDL School?+
Yes. You are paid a total of $600 during the 4 weeks of school, then $800 per week while on the road with your trainer, with an $800/week minimum for your first 2 months of driving.
What are the requirements?+
You must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid Texas driver license, have 2 years of verifiable and stable work history, pass a DOT physical and a hair follicle drug screen, and have no DUI/DWI, drug charges, or violent offenses.
Have a question? Ask a recruiter.
Call 817-984-7200, chat with Ohana in the corner, or send a quick message.