You're Invited — Burlington, WA
Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Taylor Made Truck Driving School is opening its doors to the community. Ribbon cutting at 3:15 p.m., with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Cake, hot dogs, beverages, school tours, and free door prizes. Everyone is welcome. RSVP below if you like — it helps us plan, but it is not required.
Event details at a glance
- Date
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Open House
- 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Ribbon Cutting
- 3:15 p.m.
- Admission
- Free — RSVP optional
Optional — Walk-Ins Welcome
Let Us Know You're Coming
You do not need to RSVP — just show up on the 27th and you are welcome. But telling us you're coming helps us know how much cake to buy. And if you knew Ed Taylor, we would love to hear your story.
Where to Find Us
Parking & Access
Free on-site parking, right on Burlington Blvd (US-99). Take I-5 to Exit 231 — we're just south of it, a couple of minutes off the freeway. Or tap Get Directions above and your phone will bring you to the door.
Questions Before You Come?
(360) 746-0806What's Happening
Ribbon Cutting at 3:15
Coordinated with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. The mayor has RSVP'd through the Chamber, along with local business leaders and community members.
Cake, Hot Dogs & Beverages
Come hungry. We're serving hot dogs, cake, and cold drinks for the whole afternoon — no charge, bring the family.
Door Prizes
Free to enter, no tickets, nothing to buy — for grown-ups and kids alike. The full list is further down this page.
Tour the School
See the classrooms, the yard, and the equipment students actually train on. If you've ever wondered what CDL training looks like up close, this is the day to find out.
Meet the Team
Talk to our instructors and staff face to face. Ask about programs, schedules, funding, and what the job market actually looks like right now.
Free · No Tickets · Nothing to Buy
Door Prizes
Come through the door, put your name in, that's it. No payment of any kind to enter or to win, and nothing you can buy to improve your odds.
Free HazMat Endorsement Class
Our two-day HazMat endorsement preparation course, at no cost to the winner.
$1,500 Toward Class A or Class B Training
A coupon applied straight to tuition, good on either program.
Prizes for Kids
A set of fun prizes for the younger guests — because they came too.
Door prize terms. No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or to win, there are no tickets for sale, and no purchase will improve your chance of winning. Entry is free to guests attending the open house on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Winners are selected at random and must be present at the drawing to claim a prize. Prizes have no cash value and are not transferable or exchangeable for cash. Training and endorsement prizes are redeemable only at Taylor Made Truck Driving School and remain subject to program eligibility, enrollment requirements, class availability, and all applicable federal and Washington State licensing rules. Void where prohibited. Taylor Made Truck Driving School reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
Why We're Celebrating
Taylor Made Truck Driving School was founded by Ed Taylor, who spent years turning local people into professional drivers. After Ed's passing in 2022, the school closed. It reopened in March 2023 — same name, same purpose, same commitment to doing the training right. Read more about Ed.
Since reopening, students have come to Burlington from twelve local cities, and the school has issued nearly 1,000 federally reported training certifications. This open house is our way of thanking the community that made that possible, and of showing our neighbors what happens behind the doors on Burlington Blvd.
We've also grown. We recently expanded into passenger bus CDL training, and we've been approved to provide school bus CDL training for employers — two programs that keep Skagit County districts and transit operators staffed with qualified, safe drivers.
Trained with Ed Taylor? Worked alongside him? Please come. If you were part of this school before 2022, or you knew Ed, this celebration is as much yours as it is ours. We would genuinely like to see you there.
What We Train
Class A is our primary program, but it's far from the only thing we do. Come to the open house with questions — or read up first.
Class A CDL — Standard
Our primary program
Class A Professional (240 Hour)
Class B CDL
Class B/C to Class A Upgrade
HazMat Endorsement Prep
2 days
Passenger Bus CDL
Recently added
40-Hour CDL Refresher
Defensive Driving (CDL)
Defensive Driving (Non-CDL)
1:1 & Custom Training
Includes RV owner training
We also offer Class C training, school bus CDL training for employers, and employer-sponsored and custom programs. See all programs or read about employer training.
Thinking About Driving For A Living?
Bring your questions on the 27th — our instructors will be there all afternoon and they would rather talk it through in person. If you want to read up first, the real numbers live here:
What It Pays
Washington CDL wages set against the state living wage, with every figure sourced.
Jobs & Track Record
Annual CDL openings across Washington, and how many drivers we have put on the road.
Paying For It
WorkSource and WIOA funding, employer sponsorship, 529 plans, and payment plans.
When You Could Start
Upcoming weekday and weekend class dates for every program.
Employment and earnings are not guaranteed and vary by employer, position, experience, endorsements, and other factors.
In the Community
Our trucks and drivers volunteer hauling for Harvest Against Hunger, moving food to where it's needed. We support local food banks and work with the Lions Club. Training drivers is the job; being a good neighbor is the point.
Coming From Out of Town?
We've negotiated a school rate with the Cocusa Motel here in Burlington for students traveling in to train. If distance has been your reason for putting off a CDL, ask us about it at the open house — or read more about training with us from out of the area.
We Hope to See You There
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. · 650 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington, WA 98233. Free, family friendly, and open to everyone. Bring a neighbor.
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