5660 County Rd 209 S Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 272-4000 or toll free (800) 488-7364
National Training Schools operates a custom-designed 350-acre training complex in Green Cove Springs, FL. Among truck driving schools, National Training is the only school in the United States with a training facility large enough—and a private highway long enough—to safely train students to operate 18-wheel trucks and prepare for CDL testing. We also provide dedicated training areas for heavy equipment instruction.
This expansive training ground was built specifically for professional instruction. It allows students in CDL training and heavy equipment training programs to learn and practice in a controlled, private environment designed for safety, confidence, and skill development.
Training Grounds Features
Our 350-acre training complex includes:
This facility supports students pursuing CDL and heavy equipment operator programs in one location.
At our training facility, students receive hands-on CDL training designed to prepare them for real-world driving and testing requirements. Training includes instruction on how to:
Students train on private roads before transitioning to public highways, helping them build confidence before driving in live traffic. This approach sets National Training Schools apart from many trucking schools that rely heavily on public roads during early training.
Located within our training complex, the CDL simulator lab provides a low-risk, low-pressure training environment for new and experienced drivers. The simulator system features:
The simulator supports CDL students practicing shifting, braking, and operating under conditions such as winter weather. It is used as a training supplement alongside hands-on driving instruction and supports students pursuing Class A, B, or C licenses, including those preparing for a CDL passenger endorsement.
Our private training grounds also support heavy equipment operator training through National Training Schools’ Heavy Now course. Contractors and construction firms consistently need qualified operators, and our facility is designed to meet those training needs.
Students train in classrooms and outdoor areas dedicated to heavy equipment instruction, learning to safely inspect, maintain, and operate multiple types of machinery. Training includes instruction related to:
This training prepares students for entry-level roles operating heavy equipment in construction and related fields.
Unlike many truck driving schools that use public roads early in training, National Training Schools provides a safer learning environment through its private, purpose-built training grounds. These grounds were designed specifically for professional instruction—not adapted from parking lots or shared public spaces.
Students are introduced to public roads only when instructors determine they are ready, usually by the fifth day of training. This approach helps reduce risk, improves confidence, and supports skill mastery for both CDL and equipment operator students.
Hands-On Training That Builds Confidence
National Training Schools offers four times the amount of hands-on training compared to many competing programs. Students spend extensive time behind the wheel and in the operator’s seat, which helps explain why employers nationwide seek out graduates from our truck driving schools and equipment operator schools.
This hands-on approach supports students pursuing careers as heavy equipment operators, as well as those entering professional trucking.
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Whether 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 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 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.
