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You Get The BEST In CDL Training . . . Because CDL Training is our ONLY Business!

The Training Business IS Our Business!

At Northland CDL Training, we don't simply offer you a "service" or "assistance", we provide real training!!! Training that helps you succeed and meet the goals you have with your new CDL.

Become one of thousands of satisfied Northland CDL Training customers that are both prepared and confident when they began their CDL Testing. THAT'S THE WAY YOU WILL PASS ON YOUR VERY FIRST TRY!!!

If you are seeking more information about the CDL Testing process, our company and the instructional course options, follow the tabs at the top of the site. We strive to provide you with ALL the information you seek.

IF . . . YOU HAVE YOUR CDL PERMIT, CALL TO ENROLL FOR TRAINING AND TESTING . . .

WITH OUR HOME BASE IN MASON CITY . . . NORTHLAND CDL TRAINING IS AVAILABLE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AROUND IOWA TO BEST SERVE YOU!

Northland CDL Training, an Iowa company based in Mason City, has been providing a variety of training for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), thus enabling their legal operation of vehicles defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV). Northland CDL Training was founded by and is still privately owned by Randy and Janet Grey, in Mason City. Randy and Janet, both "farm-kids" with family ties to the trucking industry sought to use some of that old fashion work ethic they were taught growing up, to provide quality training. They were able to effectively use their backgrounds in education, safety training, business, trucking and interpersonal relationships to develop a program that has proven itself effective.

In 2008, Northland CDL branched out to offer a second location as an "affiliate company" opened by a long time business associate, Ryan Sharp. In 2010 a "Train & Test in One Day" program was also starting in Sheldon, through the cooperation with Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC). Unfortunately, after 10 very successful years, this program THE PROVEN NORTHLAND CDL TRAINING is no longer available in Sheldon. The program is available as close as Emmetsburg on a regular schedule and of course always at our home base in Mason City. NW Iowa folks can ask any friend and neighbor and they will share that . . . "It Worth The Drive!!!"

In addition to private training, as educational contractors, Northland CDL Training provides all the instruction for North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Professional Driver Prep. Programs. The education provided by these courses have been seen as so successful, multiple community colleges around the state now partner with us to bring a course to their campus. Check it out on the "College Courses" above.

Starting with one training tractor/trailer, taken from their former wholesale business fleet, the Greys and Northland CDL Training has grown to having the right equipment to meet the training needs and requirements of the industry. Pictured below is some of the fleet.

Through the use of this technology, our college program students are able to learn, develop the skills needed and become comfortable with the next steps in driving a "big-rig" before they climb aboard. This is especially true when shifting multiple types of manual transmissions. Then they can hit the road driving with much more confidence in one of our rigs as seen below.

Students in the NIACC Professional Driver Prep. Program roll in for a stop at an Iowa D.O.T. Scale. As part of the over the road training, a scale stop is a valuable learning tool to prepare for the new career ahead.

Northland CDL Training is today looked upon as a leader in the industry. This reputation has come from putting the student's interest first and striving for excellence in training programs OF EVERY LEVEL. No one at Northland CDL work on commission. Thus, our only goal is the student's success and to that we base our instructional efforts.