Enterprise Partnership Program

CDL Training Built
for Your Scale

SAGE Truck Driving Schools deploys nationwide training teams to your location, brings your workforce to our 25 ground campuses, or delivers flexible online training — all fully FMCSA-compliant and tailored to every experience level.

35+
Years of Excellence
Trusted CDL training since our founding
25
Campus Locations
Nationwide footprint across 13 states
100%
FMCSA Compliant
Registered TPR — every state, every agency
42,000+*
Graduates
Students trained over the last 10 years

* Graduate data reflects September 1, 2016 through May 4, 2026.

With a SAGE Partnership

This isn't a vendor relationship — it's a workforce strategy. Here's what changes the moment you partner with SAGE.

With a SAGE Partnership What Challenges We Solve For
Enterprise program rates — volume pricing, single relationship Retail CDL rates per employee paid every hiring cycle
Trainers come to you — zero lost commute time Productivity lost while employees train off-site
Your timeline, your cohort size, your operational calendar No scheduling control — the school sets the calendar
Curriculum aligned to your exact fleet and standards Generic curriculum — no alignment to your operations
SAGE handles all compliance, TPR entries, and records Compliance paperwork falls entirely on your HR team
Programs rapidly deployed upon request Long lead times delay workforce readiness
Why SAGE

The Solution Behind Every Partnership

Five pillars that define every SAGE partnership — explore each one to see how we address the real workforce challenges your organization faces.

Upskill Your Workforce
Build certified drivers from within your existing team
For the Employer & Employee
For the Employer
  • Four tiers — zero experience to expert driver
  • Grow your certified driver pool from within
  • Reduce reliance on external hiring
  • 2:1 backing / 1:1 road coaching every session
For the Employee
  • Earn a CDL while staying employed
  • Class B to Class A progression pathway
  • Personalized coaching every step
  • Career advancement through certification
Recruit & Retain Talent
Turn training into your competitive talent advantage
Attract Candidates & Keep Drivers
Attract Candidates
  • CDL sponsorship is a top hiring differentiator
  • Candidates choose employers who invest in growth
  • Reach warehouse staff, dock workers & associates
Keep Drivers Longer
  • Sponsored training drives loyalty & retention
  • Internal pipelines eliminate repeat rehiring
  • Promote from within — on your timeline
Cost Efficient
Enterprise rates, on-site savings, zero admin overhead
The Financial Case
  • Volume pricing replaces per-employee retail CDL school costs
  • On-site Travel Teams eliminate commute time & productivity loss
  • One partnership replaces ad-hoc fees every hiring cycle
  • SAGE handles all compliance — zero internal admin burden
  • Lower turnover from sponsored training reduces cost-per-hire
Fully Customized & Flexible
Built around you — not the other way around
Location, Schedule & Program Design
Location & Schedule
  • Travel Teams deploy anywhere nationwide
  • Or use any of our 25 campuses in 13 states
  • Schedule around shifts, weekends & surge periods
  • Single driver to hundreds — cohort sizing scales
Program Design
  • Content aligned to your fleet, routes & safety standards
  • Four experience tiers — every driver, right program
  • Can mirror your internal protocols subject to approval
  • All records formatted to your specifications
Turnkey & Easy to Implement
SAGE runs it. You stay focused on operations.
What SAGE Manages — So You Don't Have To
  • Instructor recruitment, credentialing & deployment
  • FMCSA & state compliance — every regulatory requirement
  • Curriculum build, alignment & standardization
  • All TPR entries and ongoing record-keeping
  • Scheduling, cohort coordination & calendar management
  • CDL test scheduling, vehicle supply & 2-attempt policy
  • Proficiency evaluations & post-training documentation
  • All records delivered to your organization on completion
Getting Started is Simple
From First Call to First Certified Driver

Launching a SAGE partnership is fast, straightforward, and fully managed by our team. You make one call — we handle everything from there, delivering certified drivers on your schedule.

1
Consultation
One call scopes your workforce needs & timeline
2
Proposal
Custom program proposal within 48 hours
3
Program Build
SAGE aligns curriculum, scheduling & logistics
4
Training
Instructors deploy or employees arrive at campus
5
Certification
Drivers certified. All records & TPR entries delivered

Three Ways to Train Your Workforce

Whether you need instructors at your facility, want to leverage our campuses, or prefer a flexible online and testing solution — SAGE builds around your operational reality.

Model One

SAGE Travel Teams

Our certified instructor teams mobilize directly to your facility, yard, dock, or worksite — anywhere in the country. Train your people in the environment they'll actually work in.

  • Deploy to any employer location nationwide
  • Train with your fleet and equipment
  • Flexible scheduling to minimize disruption
  • Standardized curriculum aligned to your specs
  • All documentation handled for compliance
Model Two

Ground Campus Training

Send your workforce to any of our 25 state-of-the-art campuses. Fully equipped ranges, professional instructors, and FMCSA-compliant testing — all under one roof.

  • 25 locations across 13 states
  • Professional CDL training ranges
  • On-site CDL testing where available
  • Curriculum mirrored to partner requirements
  • Cohort scheduling for group training
Model Three

Online & 3rd Party Capabilities

Expand your workforce's access through our online learning and CDL testing platforms — flexible, self-paced resources that complement any in-person program.

  • Online CDL theory & ELDT coursework via ProDriverU.com
  • 3rd party CDL testing services via CDLTestingServices.com
  • Self-paced learning accessible anywhere, anytime
  • Seamlessly integrated with on-site training programs
  • Full documentation and compliance record support

Built Around Your Workforce — Not the Other Way Around

No two workforces are identical. SAGE offers customized training solutions for your workforce needs — drawing from our core training formats as building blocks to give every experience level the skills they need to succeed.

Level 1
Class A
Experience Level: No Experience
150 Hours · 4 Weeks
  • Week 1: Full ELDT Theory (31 sections)
  • Week 2: Pre-trip, coupling, basic backing
  • Week 3: Road driving — manual or automatic
  • Week 4: Road & backing evaluations, CDL testing
  • TPR certification upon completion
  • 2:1 backing / 1:1 road instruction ratio
Level 2
Enhanced Training
Experience Level: Recent Graduate
80 Hours · 2 Weeks
  • Week 1: Pre-trip + all backing maneuvers
  • Week 2: Road driving & proficiency evals
  • Complete documentation for records
  • 2:1 backing / 1:1 road instruction ratio
  • Records delivered to employer
Level 3
Safety Refresher Program
Experience Level: Experienced Driver
40 Hours · 1 Week
  • Pre-trip inspection assessment
  • Backing maneuver proficiency evaluation
  • Road evaluation with coaching
  • Full compliance documentation
  • 2:1 backing / 1:1 road instruction ratio
Level 4
Class B / Straight Truck
Experience Level: Specialty Driver
5–7 Days
  • Days 1–2: ELDT Theory training
  • Days 3–7: Pre-trip, backing, road training
  • Proficiency evaluations & CDL testing
  • TPR certification upon completion
  • Full documentation to employer

Built for Enterprise-Scale Needs

SAGE's enterprise partnership program is purpose-built for three key sectors — each receiving a tailored approach to workforce development.

Fortune 100 to Small Businesses

  • Fleet driver CDL upskilling programs
  • New hire CDL pipeline training
  • Travel teams at your facility
  • Curriculum aligned to operational standards
  • Scalable cohort scheduling
  • Dedicated account management

Educational Institutions

  • Dual-enrollment CDL pathway programs
  • Career & technical education partnerships
  • Workforce development curriculum support
  • Campus-to-career pipeline development
  • Grant-eligible program structures available
  • Student documentation & TPR compliance

Government & Public Sector

  • Federal & state agency workforce programs
  • Veterans transition-to-CDL initiatives
  • DOT-compliant training documentation
  • GSA-compatible contracting frameworks
  • Reemployment & upskilling programs
  • Full regulatory audit trail

Compliance You Can Count On

Every SAGE program is built from the ground up to meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements — so you never have to worry about audit exposure.

FMCSA Compliance & ELDT Certified Curriculum

All training programs meet or exceed Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. Our Entry-Level Driver Training curricula are FMCSA-approved and regularly reviewed to stay current with every regulatory change.

TPR Registered Provider

Officially registered Third-Party Training Provider — we handle all TPR entries and record-keeping.

Multi-State Licensure & Instructor Credentialing

Licensed and operating across 13 states with maintained relationships with every state regulatory body. All SAGE instructors are vetted, credentialed, and trained to our standards before any client engagement begins.

3rd Party CDL Testing

SAGE maintains CDL testing authority in most states, including vehicle supply and test coordination with 2 attempts.

Ready to Build Your CDL Workforce?

Our partnership team will design a custom training program around your workforce size, locations, timeline, and compliance requirements — at no obligation.


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SAGE Campus Locations
25 Campuses · 13 States Nationwide
Arizona
  • Phoenix
Colorado
  • Denver
  • Grand Junction
Florida
  • Ft. Pierce
  • Jacksonville
  • Tampa
Idaho
  • Blackfoot
  • Caldwell
  • Coeur d'Alene
  • Idaho Falls
Indiana
  • Muncie
Montana
  • Billings
New Mexico
  • Albuquerque
North Carolina
  • Durham
  • Rocky Mount
Pennsylvania
  • Allentown
  • Bloomsburg
South Carolina
  • Columbia
Texas
  • Dallas
  • San Antonio
  • Houston East
  • Houston South
Utah
  • Salt Lake City
Wyoming
  • Casper
  • Cheyenne