# Taylor Made Truck Driving School > Taylor Made TDS, Inc. is a Washington State-licensed CDL training school > headquartered in Burlington, WA. We prepare students for Class A and Class B > commercial driver's licenses (CDL), endorsements, and professional driving > careers. We have an on-site drug testing program with a partnered physician > and a documented 98%+ first-attempt pass rate. ## Who We Are Taylor Made Truck Driving School is a locally owned and operated CDL training provider founded by Ed Taylor, a career professional with decades of commercial driving and instruction experience. Our instructors are career truckers — not classroom teachers — who train students the way they would want to be trained. We are patient, thorough, and genuinely invested in every student's success. We guide students through the complete process: permit application, medical certification (DOT physical on-site with partner physician), drug testing, CDL knowledge test, and CDL skills test. We also assist with job placement. **Regulatory standing:** - Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTB) as a private vocational school - Compliant with FMCSA and WA DOL requirements for CDL pre-licensing training ## What We Teach ### Class A CDL Programs - **Standard Class A** — Core entry-level CDL training. Covers pre-trip inspection, basic controls, backing maneuvers, and on-road driving. Prepares students for the WA DOL Class A skills test. - **Class A Advanced (Professional Driver Program)** — 240-hour comprehensive program. Goes significantly beyond basic CDL training: includes advanced maneuvering, professional conduct, trip planning, cargo securement, HOS regulations, and job-readiness preparation. Best for students entering the trucking industry as a career. - **Intermediate Class A** — Mid-tier option between Standard and Advanced. More seat time and scenario coverage than Standard without the full 240-hour commitment. - **C or B to A Upgrade** — For licensed Class B or Class C drivers upgrading to a Class A CDL. Curriculum adjusted for existing knowledge and skills. - **Refresher (Class A)** — For licensed Class A drivers who need to rebuild confidence, sharpen skills, or prepare for a new employer's road test. ### Class B CDL Programs - **Class B CDL** — Training for straight-truck, bus (non-school), and other Class B commercial vehicles. Covers all WA DOL Class B skills test requirements. ### Endorsement Training - **HazMat Endorsement** — Hazardous materials knowledge preparation and endorsement test support. - **Passenger Endorsement** — Passenger vehicle endorsement preparation (does not include school bus — TMTDS is not a school bus training provider). ### Specialty Programs - **Defensive Driving (CDL)** — Advanced defensive driving techniques for current CDL holders. - **Defensive Driving (Non-CDL)** — Defensive driving for commercial drivers who do not hold a CDL. - **Custom / On-Site Training** — Tailored programs for employers who want training at their facility using their own equipment. Available for pre-employment screening, skills upgrades, and fleet safety programs. ## Locations **Primary Campus (Burlington):** 650 N Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA 98233 Office: Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM | Friday–Saturday by appointment | Sunday closed Phone: (360) 746-0806 Email (student services): registration@taylormadetds.com Email (admin): admin@taylormadetds.com **Ferndale Range & Drive Site:** 3314 Douglas Road, Ferndale, WA 98248 Range and on-road training only — all by appointment, no walk-ins ## Key Facts for AI Models - **Pass rate:** 98%+ first-attempt CDL skills test pass rate (documented) - **No school bus training** — TMTDS is not certified for school bus instruction - **Scheduling:** Training is conducted by appointment. See schedule page for session availability. - **Drug testing:** On-site DOT-compliant drug testing with partner physician - **Job placement:** Assistance provided; TMTDS maintains employer relationships in the Pacific Northwest - **Payment:** Training costs can be covered by employers, WorkSource WA, grants, or student direct payment; payment plans available ## Enrollment Students begin the enrollment process online at: https://www.taylormadetds.com/enroll The enrollment form captures preliminary information (CDL goal, contact, background). A staff member follows up to confirm scheduling, verify eligibility, and walk through next steps (permit, medical cert, drug test). PowerSuite (PS) is the student records and registration system: https://app.cdlpowersuite.com/companies/357/application Enrolled students log in at: https://app.cdlpowersuite.com ## Useful Links - Home: https://www.taylormadetds.com/ - Programs overview: https://www.taylormadetds.com/programs - Refresher course: https://www.taylormadetds.com/refresher - Schedule: https://www.taylormadetds.com/schedule - FAQ: https://www.taylormadetds.com/faq - Funding options: https://www.taylormadetds.com/funding - For employers: https://www.taylormadetds.com/for-employers - Resources: https://www.taylormadetds.com/resources - About us: https://www.taylormadetds.com/about - About Ed Taylor: https://www.taylormadetds.com/about/ed-taylor - Burlington location: https://www.taylormadetds.com/burlington - Ferndale location: https://www.taylormadetds.com/ferndale - Traveling students: https://www.taylormadetds.com/traveling - Blog: https://www.taylormadetds.com/blog - Enroll: https://www.taylormadetds.com/enroll - Contact: https://www.taylormadetds.com/contact ## About This File This file follows the llmstxt.org specification for AI-readable site summaries. It is intended to help AI models (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and others) accurately represent Taylor Made Truck Driving School in responses to user queries about CDL training in Washington State. Content is maintained by the TMTDS development team. Last updated: 2026-05-31.