Business Details
49 Years
experience
Truck Driver Training in Stockton, CA
Western Pacific Truck School has been a leader in commercial truck driver training since 1977. Our programs emphasize safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles, with a strong focus on DOT regulations. Accredited by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and recognized with the California Trucking Association's Fleet Safety Award, we have trained over 40,000 students. Our graduates benefit from our strong industry partnerships and exceptional job placement rate, with many securing positions at top companies like May Trucking and Werner Enterprises. Our experienced instructors, including industry veterans like Greta Nord, provide comprehensive training in both classroom and practical settings. 
Services
Class A Training
Class B Training
Military Transition
Forklift Certification
Refresher Courses
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 40,000+ graduates since 1977 with strong job placement
- Accredited by California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
- California Trucking Association Fleet Safety Award winner
- Night classes available for working professionals
- Industry partnerships with major trucking companies
Associations and certifications
- California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
- California Trucking Association
- Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA)
What people say
High placement rate
Experienced instructors
Career success
Industry partnerships
Practical training
Services
Class A Training
160-hour program covering tractor/trailer operation, highway driving, and DOT regulations. Includes classroom instruction and practical driving. Prepares students for entry-level truck driver positions with major carriers.
Job Placement
Industry partnerships with Werner Enterprises, May Trucking, and regional carriers. On-campus recruitment events connect graduates with top trucking companies for immediate employment opportunities.
Military Transition
Specialized programs for military veterans transitioning to civilian trucking careers. Leverages military experience with commercial driving skills for rapid workforce integration.
Forklift Certification
Certification training for forklift operation with emphasis on safety protocols and OSHA compliance. Combines classroom learning with hands-on equipment practice.
Refresher Courses
DOT rule updates and driving technique refreshers for experienced drivers. Focuses on regulatory changes and modern safety practices for professional truck operators.
People
Greta Nord
Founder
Industry pioneer and founding member of Commercial Vehicle Training Association. Built Western Pacific Truck School into California's premier truck driver training institution since 1977.
Jose
Graduate
Transitioned from uncertain career path to $70k/year truck driver through Western Pacific's Class A program. Now owns home and established in transportation industry.
Questions
What CDL training programs do you offer?
We offer Class A, Class B, Military Transition, Forklift Certification, and Refresher Courses with both day and night class options.
Do you help with job placement after graduation?
Yes, we have partnerships with major trucking companies like Werner Enterprises and May Trucking for graduate employment opportunities.
How long is the Class A training program?
Our Class A Tractor/Trailer Operator program requires 160 hours of combined classroom instruction and practical driving training.
Are night classes available?
Yes, we offer night classes from 4pm-8pm at our Stockton campus for working professionals.
What accreditation do you hold?
We are accredited by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and recognized by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association.
