Smith & Solomon Training Solutions

Smith & Solomon has been in business for more than 30 years and has graduated 40,000 students. It has nine locations in DE, NJ and PA combined. The school offers both CDL A and B courses, as well as day and evening classes. A unique benefit of the school is that students may continue training until they pass the exam. There are no additional fees to continue training after a failed exam, which is extremely rare in CDL schools.

CDL Programs Smith & Solomon Offers

• CDL A: Tractor Trailer Training – 160 Hours
  • This program prepares you for your CDL class A license, and for entry level employment, driving all classes of commercial vehicles
  • During the first week of this commercial driver’s license program, you will be in the classroom, learning everything you need to pass your written permit test
  • Next, you’ll move to the yard and learn about truck inspections and making maneuvers in a controlled environment
  • Afterward, under supervised instruction from one of our experienced trainers, you’ll learn to drive a tractor trailer on the road. This is where you’ll gain the knowledge and the confidence you need to operate a truck safely and efficiently. These trucks are very large, very heavy and can be dangerous
• CDL B: Straight Truck Training – 120 Hours
  • This program can teach you how to operate straight trucks, dump trucks, and/or box trucks
  • You’ll start in the classroom and learn the theory behind operating these vehicles
  • CDL driving school coursework can prepare you to pass the written permit test
  • Later, you’ll move to the yard and begin learning about truck inspections and maneuvers in a controlled environment
  • Once you’re confident with these skills, you’ll go out on the road and learn how to drive in real-life traffic scenarios under supervised instruction
• CDL B: With Passenger Endorsement – 120 Hours
  • Upon completion of this course, you will earn a CDL B with a passenger endorsement and be able to drive a bus
  • You will first go through the classroom and be taught by an instructor all the information you need to know to pass your permit test
  • Afterward, your training will be moved to our training yard where you will learn the basic skills of inspecting and operating the vehicle
  • When you are ready, you will move to road training where you will learn the skills needed to operate the vehicle safely and be prepared to pass your road test
• CDL Refresher Courses – 40, 80 & 160 Hours (Only Available in NJ)
  • This course is designed for those who have a CDL but have not driven for six months or more
  • If you are looking to re-enter the transportation industry we offer 40, 80 and 160-hour refresher courses so you can brush up on your skills in a commercial vehicle. In the course, you will be driving the truck in the yard to review your pre-trip inspections and close quarter driving skills
  • Afterward, you will be accompanied by an instructor to drive out on the road to practice your skills in real-life traffic scenarios

More Information about the School

• Small class sizes allow you to get the individual attention you need
• Extensive safety and driving skills curriculum
• The CDL training schools have more than 140 pieces of equipment for hands-on, behind-the-wheel training
• Smith & Solomon offers continued training until you’re ready to test. No extra fees or hidden charges. Just a one-time fee to get your license
• Unlimited, comprehensive job placement services – The truck driver training is designed to prepare you for employment upon graduation. As a respected truck training school, they've developed strong relationships with many corporations
• Training on the same vehicles that you test on and will be driving after graduation
• Latest training materials
• Continued training until the individual passes the CDL road test

Course Schedule Times

• Weekday: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Weeknight: Monday – Wednesday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

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  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

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  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

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  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

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  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

• 

  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

• 

  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

• 

  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

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  Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
  217B Lisa Dr.
  New Castle, DE 19720
  1-800-622-0355

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