
CDL
Put Your Future in Drive.
The transportation industry keeps America moving, and professional drivers are at the heart of it.
The CDL Class A Apprenticeship Program at EKM Empire combines classroom instruction, hands-on driving experience, and employment-focused training designed to help students develop the skills needed to begin a career in commercial transportation.
Whether your goal is local driving, regional routes, over-the-road opportunities, or eventually owning your own truck or fleet, this program can help you take the first step.
Why Choose CDL
Few careers allow you to see the results of your work every day.
Carpenters help build the homes families live in, the businesses communities depend on, and the structures that shape our cities.
As new construction continues and existing properties require renovation and maintenance, skilled carpenters remain essential to the construction industry.
Nearly every product we use spends time on a truck before reaching its destination.
Professional drivers play a critical role in keeping businesses, communities, and the economy moving.
Career Highlights
π Fast Path to Employment
π° Competitive Earning Potential
πΊοΈ Local, Regional & OTR Opportunities
π Career Advancement Opportunities
π’ Pathways to Owner-Operator & Fleet Ownership
π€ Essential Industry That Keeps America Moving
Our Story in Numbers
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15M
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Career Outlook
240K+
Annual job Openings
Strong industry demand creates thousands of new opportunities each year.
60K
Avg. Annual Salary
Competitive earning potential with opportunities for continued growth.
100K+
Potential Earning w/ Experience
Experienced professionals, specialists, and business owners can earn significantly more.
Unlimited
Business Ownership Potential
The skills you learn today can become the foundation for your own company tomorrow.

