5660 County Rd 209 S Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 272-4000 or toll free (800) 488-7364
Hands-On Training for CDL Drivers and Heavy Equipment Operators.
National Training Schools is one of the oldest and most respected career training schools in Florida, serving students since 1978. Approved by the State of Florida, the school provides hands-on CDL training and heavy equipment operator training at a private 350-acre facility in Green Cove Springs, supporting safe, real-world skill development.
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Request Your TourWhether you’re preparing for CDL classes or heavy equipment training, National Training Schools offers structured, licensed programs designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in the transportation and construction industries.
In the CDL Class A Entry-Level Driver Training Program (formerly CDL Now) you’ll learn what you need to know to operate Class A big trucks and get plenty of driving practice at our 350-acre custom-built training grounds. You’ll learn in our classrooms the knowledge you’ll need to pass your Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam and qualify for a truck driving career.
National Training, Inc. is now offering a CDL Class A Modified Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) program for those looking to enter the hot shot trucking industry. You’ll learn what you need to know to operate any vehicle requiring a Class A Modified CDL license, and get plenty of driving practice at our 350-acre custom-built training grounds.
National Training, Inc. is now offering a CDL Class B Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) program. You’ll learn what you need to know to operate any vehicle requiring a Class B CDL license, and get plenty of driving practice at our 350-acre custom-built training grounds. You’ll learn in our classrooms the knowledge you’ll need to pass your Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam and qualify for a truck driving career.
National Training Inc.’s state-of-the-art simulator system from Simulator Systems International provides a low-risk, low-pressure way to train both new and experienced drivers. With bold realistic graphics, authentic and genuine truck components, and a 3-axis motion platform to offer an immersive experience, drivers and students are receiving a total immersive training solution, right at their fingertips. ...
A trucking company shouldn’t be a school. Let us handle your training, doing what we do best, so you can focus on what you do best. National Training specializes in creating group training programs tailored to meet the needs of individual companies and their fleet driver training requirements. We will train, re-train or upgrade the skill levels of your current drivers, and we can train them at your facility or ours. ...
Drivers who wish to drive a vehicle having a design capacity to carry 16 or more people, including the driver, must add a passenger endorsement (P) to their CDL/CLP. They must pass a special knowledge ...
National Training, Inc. offers a five day 40 hour CDL training program to refresh experienced drivers on what they need to know to go back to work. The CDL Refresher Program ...
Looking to embark on a fulfilling career as a heavy equipment operator? Look no further than National Training, Inc.’s Heavy Now program. Our highly efficient heavy equipment operator training program allows you to gain the necessary skills and knowledge in just 4 weeks, ensuring that you’re ready to operate heavy equipment in a matter of days. With a focus on safety, hands-on learning, and operating heavy equipment training, we strive to provide you with the expertise needed to succeed in the construction, forestry, mining, and other industries.
National Training is thrilled to offer an expanded range of training courses specifically designed to meet a wider variety of needs. As a Heavy Equipment Operator School, we understand that not everyone wants to train on multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. That is why we have developed individual 2-week training courses for four different types of heavy equipment: bulldozer, articulated loader, excavator, and tractor loader backhoe.
National Training is thrilled to offer an expanded range of training courses specifically designed to meet a wider variety of needs. As a Heavy Equipment Operator School, we understand that not everyone wants to train on multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. That is why we have developed individual 2-week training courses for four different types of heavy equipment: bulldozer, articulated loader, excavator, and tractor loader backhoe.
National Training is thrilled to offer an expanded range of training courses specifically designed to meet a wider variety of needs. As a Heavy Equipment Operator School, we understand that not everyone wants to train on multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. That is why we have developed individual 2-week training courses for four different types of heavy equipment: bulldozer, articulated loader, excavator, and tractor loader backhoe. Our excavator training courses are especially popular for students who want to specialize in digging, trenching, and site preparation.
National Training is thrilled to offer an expanded range of training courses specifically designed to meet a wider variety of needs. As a Heavy Equipment Operator School, we understand that not everyone wants to train on multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously. That is why we have developed individual 2-week training courses for four different types of heavy equipment: bulldozer, articulated loader, excavator, and tractor loader backhoe.
National Training Inc. uses advanced heavy equipment simulators to give students meaningful, hands-on experience before they ever step onto live machinery. Our simulator training focuses on four core machines: the excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader, and tractor loader backhoe, allowing students to learn proper controls, movements, and operating techniques in a safe, controlled environment.
Graduates consistently share how hands-on training, experienced instructors, and career support helped them prepare for real-world trucking and equipment operator careers.
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I attended National Truck Driving School’s CDL Class B program, and it was an excellent experience. The instructors and staff...
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"Very punctual and accommodating helped me lift my auto restriction highly recommend!"
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I had a really good experience at this truck driving school. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and actually care about...
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Went here in 2003 and got my class A. I also attended the heavy equipment class. I now work at...
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I went to this school back in 2018 to get my CDL and man I can tell you that these...
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For more than four decades, National Training Schools has prepared students for careers in truck driving and heavy equipment operation. Built on experience and real-world training, our programs focus on practical skills, safety, and job readiness—helping students turn career goals into lasting success on the road and on the jobsite.
State-approved CDL and heavy equipment training programs. CDL programs are designed for ELDT requirements; heavy programs are offered through National Training's NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor status.
Students train at our private 350-acre facility using full-size trucks and modern heavy machinery. Training emphasizes real-world conditions and practical experience in a controlled, professional environment.
Instruction is led by seasoned professionals with decades of combined industry experience. Our team includes trained instructors and qualified 3rd-party CDL testing personnel focused on skill development and safety.
National Training Schools supports long-term career development through job placement assistance, GI Bill® eligibility, and partnerships with employers across the trucking and construction industries.
Past hiring examples do not guarantee employment. Final hiring decisions are made by employers.
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Graduates Since 1978
Graduates of National Training Schools come from all backgrounds, but share a common goal—building a skilled career. Former students describe how hands-on CDL training, heavy machine operator classes, and real equipment experience prepared them for professional expectations. From trucking schools in Florida to heavy construction equipment schools nationwide, employers recognize the value of training completed at National Training Schools.
