Hot Shot Drivers and Owner/Operators

Build Your Business with the Right License

Whether you're hauling equipment, vehicles, construction materials, oilfield supplies, or oversized trailers, a Class A CDL may be required for your operation, even if you're not driving a traditional tractor-trailer.

DrivePoint CDL Academy specializes in helping owner-operators, hot shot drivers, and small business owners obtain the Class A Commercial Driver's License needed to operate heavier truck and trailer combinations safely and legally. Our training programs are designed to provide practical, real-world instruction focused on the vehicles and equipment commonly used in the hot shot and owner-operator industry.

Who Needs a Class A CDL?

Many drivers assume a CDL is only necessary for semi-trucks. However, a Class A CDL is often required when operating a pickup truck or medium-duty truck pulling a trailer that places the combined gross vehicle weight rating (GCWR) above federal licensing thresholds.

This can include:

  • Hot shot trucking operations

  • Flatbed trailer hauling

  • Equipment transport

  • Vehicle transport

  • Oilfield and energy support services

  • Construction equipment hauling

  • Agricultural operations

  • Landscaping and excavation businesses

  • Independent owner-operators

If your truck and trailer combination exceeds certain weight ratings, obtaining a Class A CDL may be necessary to operate legally and expand your business opportunities.

Training Designed for Real-World Operators

At DrivePoint CDL Academy, we understand that many of our students are business owners investing in themselves and their future. Our instructors focus on practical skills that directly apply to everyday operations, including:

  • Vehicle inspections

  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling

  • Backing maneuvers

  • Safe turning techniques

  • Load awareness

  • Defensive driving strategies

  • DOT compliance fundamentals

  • Skills required for Colorado CDL testing

Our goal is to help you become a safe, confident, and professional commercial driver while preparing you for successful CDL testing.

Flexible Training Options

Whether you are starting a new hot shot business or expanding an existing operation, we offer training schedules designed to accommodate working professionals. Our team can help assess your experience level and recommend a training path that fits your individual goals.

For business owners with multiple employees, DrivePoint also offers mobile CDL training programs for qualifying groups.

Certified Third-Party Testing

DrivePoint CDL Academy is proud to provide training and testing services under one roof. Once training is complete and eligibility requirements are met, students can complete their CDL skills examination at our certified testing facility.

This streamlined process helps reduce scheduling challenges and provides a convenient pathway from training to licensure.

Why Choose DrivePoint CDL Academy?

  • Experienced CDL instructors

  • Training tailored to owner-operators and hot shot drivers

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Practical, safety-focused instruction

  • Convenient testing services

  • Locally owned Colorado training provider

  • Commitment to professionalism and compliance

Whether you're launching a hot shot trucking operation, expanding your hauling capacity, or ensuring compliance with CDL requirements, DrivePoint CDL Academy can help you take the next step toward achieving your commercial driving goals.