APAC Driving Academy
 

Located in Centerton, Arkansas, APAC Central Driving Academy is a premier CDL training facility, equipped with a state-of-the-art driving range, simulators, and a modern classroom environment. Opened in April 2022 under the guidance of Chief CDL Instructor Russell E. Kilpatrick, our academy provides rigorous, safety-focused training to prepare you for a career in the construction industry.

We offer:

  • Class A CDL Training: 160 hours, including tanker endorsement.

  • Class B CDL Training: 80 hours of comprehensive instruction.

  • Practice on one of the largest driving ranges in Northwest Arkansas, featuring three practice stations, official signage, and a railroad crossing for real-world preparation.

Enroll today and start driving toward a successful future! Sign on Bonus of $1500!

Truck Driver Training
Class A or B Employment Opportunities

 

Prerequisites

  • 18 years old for an interstate (within the state of Arkansas) CDL

  • 21 years old for an interstate (able to cross state lines) CDL

  • Valid Arkansas Driver’s License

  • Satisfactory DMV record

  • Passes DOT Drug Screen and DOT Physical

  • Obtain an Arkansas CDL Driving Permit and JJ Keller Theory Reading and test materials

 

CDL Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate both cognitive and manipulative knowledge of the control systems while operating a tractor-trailer

  • Demonstrate the steps necessary for a pre-trip inspection, brake test, and in-cab inspection

  • Demonstrate how to properly upshift and downshift a 10-speed transmission and much more

 

Why Choose Us?

  • Small class sizes, four student maximum

  • One on One, individual instruction in class, on the range and over the road

  • 100% of our students who have taken the state test for CDL have passed

  • Get paid full-time while you attend school

  • A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion

 

Highly competitive wages, benefits and excellent safety culture!

Contact: Russ Kirkpatrick at 479-263-7696 or Erica Betancourt at 479-263-2177 (Se Habla Español) for details.

 

APAC Central Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer