Driver Training Done Differently
Premier CDL Class A Entry-level Driver Training Academy serving the Hampton roads Area and beyond.
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Courses to Jumpstart and Progress Your Career
We specialize in providing the best training available, not a one-size-fits-all CDL. Individual consideration and training, small class sizes, and an expert instructor with decades of experiences separates us from the rest. When you want to be the best, you have to learn from the best. Trust Gilco Transport to get you there.
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Advance your career and your life with a Class A CDL
At Gilco Transportation Services, we’re not just a trucking school — we’re a journey towards becoming a skilled and confident truck driver. Our commitment goes beyond the ordinary, preparing you to not only pass your commercial driver’s license test but to excel as a knowledgeable and capable owner operator. We’re here to empower you with skills that extend far beyond the classroom, equipping you to master the roads of Hampton Roads and beyond.
Real-World Training for Real Success
When you choose Gilco, you’re choosing an education that transcends expectations. Our training program encompasses the full spectrum of trucking, from maneuvering through the bustling streets and tunnels of Hampton Roads to navigating the scenic mountain routes. Unlike traditional schools, we go above and beyond what the state requires. Our philosophy is simple: “We teach you how to drive trucks, not just pass the test.”
With Gilco, you’re not just learning to drive; you’re learning to thrive. Our comprehensive curriculum covers both driving skills and vehicle maintenance. From changing oil and replacing parts to adjusting clutches and greasing trucks, you’ll graduate with the skills of an owner-operator. Our mission is to ensure that you not only know how to drive your vehicle but also how to maintain it.
Your Journey Starts Here
Our 4-week, 160-hour training program is a comprehensive deep dive into all aspects of trucking. From mastering basic vehicle controls to executing emergency maneuvers, our curriculum aligns with FMCSA and Virginia DMV requirements. You’ll not only pass your CDL test but also gain the skills to thrive as a professional driver. Financial assistance is available. We are a SBA certified, disabled veteran owned business. We’re endorsed by the Virginia Department of Transportation Transportation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the FMCSA Trainer Provider Registry. We also offer a 10% military and veterans discount.
- Complete ELDT Theory
- Automatic Restriction Removal
- ELDT Hazmat Training
- Tanker Endorsement Training
- 1-on-1 Training Sessions
- Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Refresher
- Testing Truck or Trailer Rentals
Experience Matters – Both On and Off the Road
Your training experience with Gilco is not limited to textbooks and simulators. You’ll gain invaluable on-the-road experience with our expert instructors, ensuring you’re ready for whatever the highways throw your way. What’s more, we’ll introduce you to potential employers by reaching out to companies on your behalf. Our founder, Ryan G., established Gilco with a trucker’s insight and a helping hand, driven by the desire to share the keys to success in the trucking industry beyond the CDL course.
What People Are Saying
Many students have seen success since attending Gilco Transport Services’ Driver Training Program. See what they have to say.
Thanks to Gilco Transport Services I am now a licenses commercial truck driver! The training was very personalized and I have plenty of one-on-one training. I had the bad luck of having to do the entire pre-trip inspection before the test, but I still passed. I had the worst possible lane with a bad slant to one side, to do my backing and parking in, but I still passed. And the road test was a breeze. And as I said, it’s all thanks to the good training I received. And it was less expensive than similar schools were asking for when I checked there.
Kristepher Green
