Class A CDL, Manual
Full semi-truck training, no automatic restriction. Maximum job opportunities.
- No experience required
- 53-ft dry van trailer
- In-house CDL testing
- Split-pay available

Class A and Class B CDL training in Aurora and Columbus, NE. Train on your schedule in 2–5 weeks. Student housing available for U.S. out-of-state students.
Free info pack includes pricing, housing, financing, and start dates. No obligation.
CDL Programs in Aurora & Columbus, NE
ELDT-compliant Class A and Class B programs. No prior experience required. Request the free info pack for full pricing, or apply directly if you're ready to go.
Full semi-truck training, no automatic restriction. Maximum job opportunities.
Same Class A curriculum on automatic transmission equipment.
Straight trucks, buses, and delivery vehicles. High local demand in Nebraska.
FMCSA-approved online theory course for your CLP. Covers CDL A, B, and endorsements.
No Big Upfront Payment
A $500 deposit reserves your spot in the next class and gets you into training right away. You do not need the full tuition to begin.
Your $500 deposit holds your spot in the next class at Aurora or Columbus. Class sizes are small with dedicated trainers, so seats fill before each start date.
You get access to your CLP study portal and FMCSA-approved online ELDT theory from day one, so you start learning while you put the rest in place.
Pay the remaining balance on a schedule that fits: split payments, CDL Advantage financing, Nebraska workforce grants, or carrier sponsorship. Ask about full details in your free info pack.
Why IWS Trucking
Evening, weekend, and block scheduling means you keep your income while you train. Most students finish in 2–5 weeks without missing work.
Out-of-state students and those traveling from across Nebraska stay at our Aurora campus. Private and shared rooms, full kitchen, gym, and WiFi.
Fully registered ELDT provider. Our training meets all federal requirements and is accepted at the Nebraska DMV.
We connect graduates with our Nebraska carrier partners. Many students have multiple job offers before their CDL card arrives.
A $500 deposit reserves your seat and begins your training. CDL Advantage financing, Nebraska workforce grants, and carrier sponsorships can help cover the rest.
The only school in central Nebraska with a specialized English for Transportation curriculum, helping non-native speakers pass the CDL exam confidently.


Real Equipment. Real Roads.
IWS students train on actual semi-trucks with 53-foot dry van trailers on Nebraska public roads, the same equipment you will drive professionally. You will be ready for whatever the job throws at you, Nebraska winters included.
Student Housing, Aurora, NE
Traveling from out of state in the U.S. or from across Nebraska? Stay at our Aurora campus and focus entirely on getting your CDL, not on logistics.



How It Works
Get your free info pack with program details, clear pricing, and payment options, or apply directly if you are ready.
Get your personal login to our online theory platform on Day 1. Complete ELDT coursework remotely in 3-5 days, then get your Commercial Learner's Permit.
Train with your IWS instructor on a real 53-ft semi-truck. Your schedule: days, evenings, or weekends.
Take your skills test at our Aurora testing site. Get your Nebraska CDL and launch your career.
Truck Driver Career Outlook
Trucking is one of the most stable, in-demand careers in America. Nebraska's agricultural and logistics economy means local driving jobs are always available, and the pay reflects it.
Get the Full Program GuideSalary data per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, and endorsements. IWS makes no guarantee of specific earnings.
Get Started Today
Not ready to apply yet? We will send you program details, pricing, housing info, and financing options within 1 business day.
Skip the info pack and go straight to the full application. Takes about 5 minutes. We will review and reach out to confirm your enrollment.
Open Full Application Portal →You will be taken to the IWS application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
CDL Training Locations in Nebraska
IWS Trucking is developing a dedicated training route for the Omaha metro area. Same hands-on instruction, same ELDT-certified programs, brought closer to home for eastern Nebraska students. Get on the early interest list and we will reach out as soon as Omaha enrollment opens.