Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No. We help you obtain your Class A permit, and testing is done on site.

First-year Raider Express drivers averaged $70,000 in 2025 (company average of full-time first-year drivers; individual pay varies with miles and routes), with an $800/week minimum for the first 2 months of driving.

We will never ask you to pay back the cost of schooling. With over 70 years of combined CDL experience, our instructors maintain consistent training standards and prioritize safety so every student learns to operate a commercial motor vehicle in real-world situations.

Submit the online application at fortworthcdlschool.com/apply. A recruiter will reach out as soon as possible — usually the same or next business day once you meet the initial qualifications.