To be admitted to U.S. Truck Driver Training School, each prospective student must complete an admissions application. Applying for entry through the admissions application portal does not mean that a student has enrolled. It is a document used to create a prospective student’s institutional profile. The information provided will be used to help determine an applicant’s eligibility for CDL upgrade through the state of Michigan, help USTDTS admissions staff qualify students for entry, and to populate an enrollment agreement if the prospective student agrees to move forward with enrolling into a program or course.
Prospective students that have agreed to enroll into a program or course will be required to submit a copy of their driver’s license.
Please note that entry into some courses require a copy of a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) and a Department of Transportation Physical Card.
To be admitted into a program or course at USTDTS, a prospective student must have the following:
Prospective students enrolling in USTDTS must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a commercial driver license upgrade. Also, note that drivers under the age of 21 are not permitted to legally cross state lines with a commercial motor vehicle. This severely limits employability post-graduation.
Prospective students enrolling into USTDTS are advised that completion of a program or course does not guarantee the issuance of a commercial driver’s license. Graduates must successfully pass their state of Michigan CDL exam to be issued their Class A or B CDL.
Additionally, employment after obtaining a CDL is not guaranteed. Our employment partnerships each have their own hiring criteria, and it is the responsibility of each student to provide accurate and truthful information when applying for a position as a commercial driver. Various factors are considered when reviewing employment applications that include, but are not limited to the following:
(This policy has been revised as of 11/1/2025)
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During the application process, all applicants must disclose any information about charges and/or convictions. If any students fail to do so, they will automatically disqualify themselves from admittance to the program. Additionally, the student will force USTDTS staff to expel him/her immediately once the institution discovers any discrepancies in the student’s criminal record. We encourage all students to be honest about current and past convictions and/or charges.
After reviewing the application, the Administrative Assistant or Senior Admissions Representative will determine acceptance. The following factors come into consideration during the determination to admit an applicant as a student;
If the applicant is on parole, he/she may be asked to provide the name and contact information of his/her parole officer. The institution will make an effort to obtain the conditions of parole and determine whether admittance is possible within the conditions of the applicant’s parole. Also, If the institution requests, the applicant will provide any releases or waivers necessary to obtain information that the institution deems as relevant.
USTDTS informs all students that all admissions staff considers all circumstances applicable to potential students, including any felony convictions.