ACE CDL Driver Training Institute — Birmingham, AL
CDL training in Birmingham, with the support around it
Class A and Class B commercial driver training at our licensed Birmingham location. ACE pairs instruction with stabilization, documentation help, funding navigation, and employer connection so people can finish and stay working.
Program structure
What the training pathway covers
Orientation & assessment
Program fit, documentation review, and pathway planning before enrollment.
Classroom instruction
Regulations, safety, logs, inspections, and permit preparation.
Yard & range training
Pre-trip inspection, backing maneuvers, and control under instructor supervision.
Road instruction
Supervised driving hours building toward skills testing readiness.
Credentialing support
Coordination through testing steps and required documentation.
Workforce connection
Introductions to hiring employers and placement support after credentialing.
Program length, testing steps, and requirements vary by individual circumstance and state requirements. Enrollment is subject to eligibility, assessment, and documentation. ACE does not guarantee licensure, employment, or income.
CDL Orientation
Free Orientation — Every Thursday at 10:00 AM
Meet the training team, review the CDL pathway, and learn what funding and support options may be available for your situation. No cost to attend.
Registration system being verified — contact ACE to reserve a seat. 800-795-4217 or mgunn@acecdl.info.
Who we train
Birmingham CDL training built around real situations
ACE works with career changers, people reentering the workforce after justice involvement, and veterans moving into civilian driving work across Birmingham and Alabama.
Instruction takes place at 120 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Students work toward Class A or Class B commercial driving credentials, and ACE staff help identify workforce funding pathways — including WIOA-funded training — that may be available for qualified students. Eligibility is required and determined by the funding program.
FAQ
Common questions
- Where is ACE CDL training located in Birmingham?
- CDL instruction is delivered at the licensed training location, 120 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Classroom, range, and road training all take place there.
- Do you offer both Class A and Class B CDL training?
- Yes. ACE supports Class A and Class B commercial driver training pathways. Which class fits you is reviewed at orientation and assessment based on your goals and the jobs you are aiming for.
- Is WIOA or other workforce funding available for CDL training in Alabama?
- Workforce funding pathways, including WIOA-funded training, may be available for qualified students. Eligibility is required and is determined by the applicable funding program, never by ACE.
- Can I train with a record, or as a veteran?
- ACE works with people rebuilding after justice involvement and with veterans transitioning to civilian work. We give honest guidance about what a record or medical certification may mean for licensing and hiring. ACE does not guarantee employment or placement.
- How do I start?
- Start at the free orientation held Thursdays at 10:00 AM Central. Orientation covers requirements, documentation, timing, and what funding may be available for your situation.
Support pathways
Training paired with stabilization
Housing instability is one of the most common reasons adults drop out of training. ACE coordinates both.