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About Our Company

TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School has been registered in the State of Virginia and with the IRS, with the aim of providing a comprehensive driver training program in relation to the Smith System, which is the safest and best driving technique in America, Europe, Canada and Australia. The Smith System emphasizes:

1. Aim high in steering
2. Get the Big Picture
3. Keep your eyes moving
4. Leave yourself an out and
5. Make sure they see you.

TJ IS THE BEST CDL TRAINER. HE HAS INVENTED CONCEPTS THAT MADE BACKING UP A TRACTOR-TRAILER VERY EASY AND SIMPLE. HE INVENTED CONCEPTS THAT MADE UP SHIFTING, DOWN SHIFTING, AND DOUBLE CLUTCHING VERY EASY AND SIMPLE.
 
TUITION
$3,600 for Class A CDL Training

$2,600 for Class B CDL student

I.E $600 discount for a student with LEARNER’s permit for both CLASSES A AND B CDL TRAINING

WEEKDAY CLASSES:

Mondays – Fridays 8 am to 5 pm

WEEKEND CLASSES:
We train for 10-12 weekends for the same tuition fee.

Classes start at 8 am to 5 pm every day. We take an hour lunch break at noon.
You don’t have to pay a retest fee to retrain if you fail the first time. We will retrain you until you pass the test and get your CDL.
– We can train you for your CDL LEARNER’S PERMIT
– We do job placement after you get your CDL
– We are the Best CDL Training School in the USA
Come to us and you will never regret it!
All students taking the CDL course at the TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School will have to have their information submitted to DMV for a thorough background check before doing the Pretrip, backing, and road skills test at DMV. TJ will liaise with law enforcement to make sure that the right people take the course in the school. TJ was a former police officer and a former supervisor in a bank.

TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School also train CDL students for their Hazmat endorsement. Requirements for Hazmat training are, you must have a CDL, pass a background check, take the CDL training at the school and you must score 80% before TJ will allow you to take the hazmat test at DMV.
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We have trained and tested 34 students and 32 have so far passed their CDL test at DMV.
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Objective

The objectives of my company over the next 3 years are as follows:
  • Achieve sales revenue to the tune of approximately $ 3 millions by year three.
  • Expand by starting up 4 more facilities ( one in Wood Bridge – Manasas, one in New Port News, one in Harrisonburg and one in Roanoke Virginia. The successful operations in these locations will prompt the school to go to neighboring states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland etc.
  • TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School aim at becoming the best in comprehensive CDL driver safety education program in Virginia in the short term and nation wide, in the long term.
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Mission

The mission of the TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School is to provide the safest, high quality and comprehensive driver education program at an affordable or lowest possible cost. We are adopting those measures to build our reputation and to create greater market for our school.
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Key to Success

The TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School’s Keys to success are innovation and quality training to it clients (the students). The owner and Director of Training at the TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School also known as TJ has a length of CDL training experience with students. He has invented a lot of concepts, techniques or skills to make the students better understood the CDL training course. Example TJ invented a concept called “TURN TO THE PROBLEM TO SOLVE THE BACKING PROBLEM” This concept is on YouTube and it has made backing up a Tractor Trailer very easy and simple. TJ also invented a concept on shifting gears and it is on YouTube too. This concept has made shifting gears very easy and simple. The list is endless of the inventions TJ has made to help the students achieved quality CDL education skills. Enroll to become a professional CDL driver at the TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School. TJ is the best training instructor in the USA and more will be hired as business progresses. TJ is also in constant contact with former CDL instructors colleagues like Keith Shelton, George, Joe etc who are considering joining the team of experienced CDL training instructors at the school.
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How the School will generate revenue

The following are the ways the TJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School will generate sales and revenue
A. Students fees – students sometimes pay their fees without taking student loans from no one.
B. Loans – there are couple of lenders out there that gives students loans such as American income Credit etc
C. The various Work Force Development Programs in all the various cities or communities also pay for students taking the CDL training course.
D. Good Will America also help students retrain to find job placement in various fields including CDL training, nursing etc.
C. Federal Government grants to CDL students aimed at putting Americans back into the work force.
E. The various Trucking companies in America also reimbursed students for loans taken to do the CDL training course. Trucking companies used students reimbursement as an incentive to make CDL graduates worked for them.
These are the various sources of revenue or support to the CDL training course program.


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I hope to hear a positive response from you to help this business grow from height to height.
Thanks in anticipation of your positive response.
Tiejan
Master of Arts in Peace and Development Studies, BA Honors in Political Science, Over 10 years plus CDL training experience, a former Police officer-Sierra Leone Police in West Africa and a former Banking Supervisor -Bank of Sierra Leone , Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Frequently Asked Questions
 


What is the duration of the CDL training program?

Depends on You! If you are a fast learner and pick up on our key points, concepts and attentive to classes you'll be able to test within 3 weeks. Most cases it take students a month to be able to test at DMV.

How much does the CDL training program cost?

$3,600 for Class A CDL Training and $2,600 for Class B CDL student I. E $600 discount for student with LEARNER’s permit for both CLASSES A AND B CDL TRAINING

What are the requirements to enroll in the CDL training program?


1. You must have a valid drivers license.

2. You must be at least 18-21 years old or older.

3. You must have a Social Security number or you must be employable.

4. Your Drivers License must not be suspended. You should be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

5.  must not have a background record of using a tractor trailer to commit a felony.

6. You must be able to read, speak and understand the English language (you must be able to read and understand road signs and follow instructions).

7. You must be a United States Citizen or Green Card Holder or US National.

You will be trained if you meet all these requirements.

Can I get financial assistance or scholarships to cover the cost of the CDL training program?

Yes Check our info about ADVANTAGE YOUTH PROGRAMmeritize, and more.

Is job placement assistance available after completing the CDL training program ?

Yes but you must be willing to work for these companies for at least a year after you get your CDL. Contact Tj for more information.
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