U.S. Truck Driver Training School is proud to partner with the following organizations to assist those who are looking to start a stable, long-lasting career and are in need of a little support to get started. Read more about them below.
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U.S. Truck Driver Training School works closely with the City of Detroit by training its employees for Class A and B CDL certifications.
Learn more about the City of Detroit here.
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation became the City of Detroit’s workforce agency in 2012. DESC is a part of the Michigan Works! Association, and is one of 16 Michigan Works! Agencies located throughout the state. Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation reports to the Mayor’s Workforce Development Board, which is established by the Mayor of Detroit, and is also the lead agency for ‘Detroit at Work’, which provides job placement, search, training, career advisement and other supportive services to tens of thousands of Detroiters every year.
Learn more about Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation here.
Focus: HOPE is a Detroit-based, non-denominational, non-profit organization whose aim is to overcome racism and poverty by providing education and training for underrepresented minorities and others. They offer scholarship-based educational and workforce development programs to prepare individuals for success in navigating the job market.
Learn more about Focus: HOPE here.
Goodwill Industries was founded in 1902, offering skills training programs and job placement services. In April 1921, Reverend John Martin founded Goodwill Industries of Detroit. In 1970, this merged with the League for the Handicapped to provide more services to better serve its community. Today, Goodwill supports more than 900 local businesses annually with a reliable and quality workforce. Those who train with Goodwill receive classroom and vocational training, as well as workplace behavior coaching, financial literacy, placement assistance, and career support.
Learn more about Goodwill Detroit here.
Key Advantage
Approval is NOT based solely on your credit score — most applicants have a greater chance of qualifying than they expect.
Liberty Career Finance (LCF) specializes in lending for career and vocational education. Their process is built around the reality that motivated students often have unconventional financial histories — and that a credit score alone does not determine a person’s ability to succeed.
After 30+ years and 30,000+ students trained, we know that financial barriers are one of the most common reasons people delay starting their career. Liberty Career Finance shares our commitment to making training accessible to anyone who is ready to put in the work.
Soft credit pull only — does not affect your score. Approval considers more than credit history alone.
LCF understands career education programs — the process is straightforward and familiar with how USTDTS operates.
Our admissions team walks you through every financing step alongside your enrollment — you are never on your own.
Funds apply to tuition, fees, materials, and CDL testing for USTDTS CDL Class A or CDL B programs from 40 to 160 hours.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Term | Est. Monthly | Upfront (No Co-Signer) | Upfront (With Co-Signer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELTTTP 160 FT & PT | $6,435.00 | 36 mos. | $245.72 | $986.17 | $494.72 |
| CDL Class A 120 FT & PT | $4,980.00 | 36 mos. | $190.16 | $819.49 | $439.16 |
| CDL Class B 80 Hour | $4,835.00 | 36 mos. | $184.63 | $802.88 | $433.63 |
| 80-Hour Class A CDL Refresher | $4,195.00 | 24 mos. | $217.61 | $901.83 | $466.61 |
| 40-Hour Class B CDL & BP | $3,780.00 | 24 mos. | $196.08 | $837.24 | $445.08 |
Upfront = 3 monthly payments + $249 fee (no co-signer) | 1 monthly payment + $249 fee (with co-signer). Estimates based on 21.99% APR / 36 months.
Your upfront payments are posted directly to your loan account as your first payments — they are not lost. This extends the date your next payment is due, giving you time to become employed before payments begin.
A Disclosure of Upfront Payments and Loan Fee will be provided at enrollment for your records. LCF purchases your loan from USTDTS upon completion of all required documentation.
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Financing is provided by Liberty Career Finance and is subject to credit approval and program eligibility. *21.99% interest rate shown is based on current LCF program terms and is subject to change. Repayment term is 36 months for loans of $4,501 or more and 24 months for loans under $4,501. Upfront payments consist of initial monthly loan installments and a $249 application fee; amounts vary based on loan total and co-signer status. Credit check is a soft inquiry through TransUnion and does not affect applicant credit. Loan start date is the date the CDL A or CDL B Permit is obtained. First payment is due 3 months following permit date (1 month if a qualified co-signer is on the loan). LCF reports to credit bureaus on the 26th of each month. Valid Michigan driver’s license required. Contact USTDTS for current program details. U.S. Truck Driver Training School, Inc. (USTDTS) is licensed by the Michigan Department of State’s Driver Education and Testing Division.
The Michigan Works! Association provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system. Members can access timely and relevant professional development opportunities. The association gives its members support, training, and services they require to resume work if they have been out of the workforce for a while.
Learn more about Michigan Works! here.
Located in Detroit, Southwest Economic Solutions (SWES) aims to provide opportunities for individuals and families to achieve economic success. They promote and preserve homeownership, advance financial literacy, and have become a leader in workforce development and adult literacy services.
Learn more about Southwest Economic Solutions (SWES) here.
Universal Logistics Holdings is a full-service provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions. This program is offered to permit qualified potential drivers to obtain training and to secure a valid CDL. If applicants are approved, Universal will pay for Class A CDL truck driving school. The purpose of this program is to employ those who successfully complete the training as a Class A CDL driver for Universal.
In order to participate you must meet the basic CDL A job requirements listed below:
Learn more about Universal here.